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- Dental anxiety and phobia
Dental anxiety is common, but there are ways to help you manage it. Talk to your dentist about which strategies are right for you.
- Head and spinal injuries first aid
Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.
- Pain management (acute) - children
If you think your child is in pain, always see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive hand movements, pregnancy and arthritis.
- Placebo effect
Belief in a treatment may be enough to change the course of a person's physical illness.
- Complementary medicines - tell your healthcare professionals
Tell your healthcare professionals about all medicines you take, including complementary medicines.
- Breastfeeding – mastitis and other nipple and breast problems
Incorrect attachment of the baby on the breast is the most common cause of nipple pain from breastfeeding.