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  1. Headache – migraine

    Migraine causes a severe and throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, as well as symptoms such as nausea.

  2. Dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders

    Dizziness is generally treatable and rarely indicates serious brain disease.

  3. Headache

    Although nearly all of us will experience a headache during our lifetime, persistent headaches need to be medically investigated with tests such as scans, eye tests or sinus x-rays.

  4. Food allergy and intolerance

    Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction.

  5. Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines should always be used cautiously and for the shortest time possible.

  6. Menopause management

    Menopause is when you have your final period. There are different ways to manage menopausal symptoms, depending on their severity.

  7. Contraception - vaginal ring

    The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.

  8. Eye floaters

    Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.

  9. Motion sickness

    Motion sickness may occur in anyone, but some people are particularly sensitive.

  10. Abdominal pain in children

    Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.

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