Minor Illness List
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Altitude sickness can happen when you’re at a high altitude. It usually gets better in a few days with rest, but it can sometimes be life-threatening and need treatment.
Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common. It usually improves within a few weeks but can sometimes last longer or keep coming back. There are things you can do to help ease the pain.
A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways. Some chest infections are mild and clear up on their own, but others can be severe and life threatening.
Cold sores are common and usually clear up on their own within 10 days. There are things you can do to help ease the pain.
The common cold is a viral infection that primarily affects the upper respiratory tract, including the nose and throat. It is one of the most frequent illnesses in humans, especially during the colder months, hence its name. Here’s a description of the common cold:
Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies. It is Also known as Pink eye, It is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is called the conjunctiva. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become swollen and irritated, they’re more visible. This is what causes the whites of the eyes to appear reddish or pink.
Constipation is where you have changes to how you poo, including not pooing as often or finding it hard to poo. It’s common and it affects people of all ages.
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is when a part of your body is swollen and hot. It can also be painful.
Most of the time, cystitis happens when there’s an infection caused by bacteria. This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). Having a bladder infection can be painful and annoying. It can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
An ear infection (sometimes called acute otitis media) is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections.
Flu, also called influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system. The flu is caused by a virus. Influenza is commonly called the flu, but it’s different from the stomach “flu” viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting.
You may have a fungal nail infection if your nail is brittle, discoloured or thicker than usual. These types of infections are not serious but they can take a long time to treat.
Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can do to help your symptoms, or medicines you can take to help.
Head lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact.
Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction.
Bites from some insects can also cause illnesses, such as Lyme disease from ticks, scabies from mites, and malaria from mosquitoes in certain parts of the world.
Laryngitis is when your voice box or vocal cords in the throat become irritated or swollen.
Pubic lice are tiny insects that can live on body hair, especially the pubic hair around the penis or vagina. They’re spread through close body contact, most commonly through sexual contact.
Pubic lice are sometimes also called crabs.
Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites. It’s spread through close skin contact, and anyone can get it. It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.
A sexually transmitted infection (sexually transmitted disease) is a serious condition that can develop after you have sex. Common STI symptoms include itching and burning around your genital area. The good news is that most STI treatments can cure the infection, but not all types. You can get an STI again, even after treatment to cure it.
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It’s common and usually clears up on its own within 4 weeks. But medicines can help if it’s taking a long time to go away.
Sunburn is hot and sore skin caused by too much sun. It may flake and peel after a few days.
The pinworm is a common intestinal parasite. People may also refer to pinworms as threadworms. They mostly occur in children and lead to itching around the anus. A threadworm infestation is known as enterobiasis.
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils at the sides of your throat. It’s a common childhood illness, but teenagers and adults can get it too.
