Croup
Croup Croup is spasmodic narrowing and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. What to look for a harsh, dry cough. laboured breathing and fever Croup is a viral infection of the voice box. It shows similar symptoms to those of a respiratory infection and is a relatively common ailment of childhood. Usually the first indication […]
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease is a severe inflammation of the lower bowel. What to look for Abdominal Pain diarrhoea. cramps or pain after eating fever loss of appetite, fatigue, or weight loss In Crohn’s disease, a chronic disorder of the intestines affects digestion and leads to general physical weakness. Crohn’s disease is typically diagnosed among […]
Coughing
Coughing Coughing is a reflex action of the throat to rid itself of any built up mucus or phlegm. What to look for Coughing is not a disease, however it may indicate respiratory problems. By looking at what is coughed up (mucus, phlegm or blood – the colour and consistency), the frequency of coughing and […]
Corns and Callouses
Corns and Callouses A corn is a localised area of hard, horny skin which forms as a result of constant rubbing or pressure. A calluses are larger versions. What to look for Corn… an area of hard, thick skin, which may look a yellow colour Corns between the toes can be soft Callus… A callus […]
Constipation
Constipation Constipation refers to hard, inadequate, incomplete, or infrequent bowel movements. What to look for hard stools that are difficult or painful to pass. no bowel movements in three days for adults, four days for children. nausea, anxiety, headache and general discomfort Your food is normally passed along the intestines by muscle action called peristalsis. […]
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis Cojunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctival membrane (the delicate skin which covers the white of the eye underneath the eyelids. What to look for A gritty feeling in the eye, just under the eyelids Burning itchy eyes that discharge a heavy, sticky pus Tears, a swollen lymph node Redness, intense itching Eyelids may […]
Colic
Colic Colic is an acute ABDOMINAL_PAIN probably caused by abnormal bowel functions and wind. What to look for Colic is thought to occur when the bowel in a baby contracts more regularly than an adult’s slower peristaltic movements. It is characterised by: loud screaming lasting for hours, three or more days a week and the […]
Cold Sores
Cold Sores These are blisters which form around the mouth and inside the nose; often appearing towards the end of a cold. What to look for itching or tingling in the skin in the affected area a number of blisters usually occur in the one spot filled with a yellowish or white fluid red, painful […]
Common Cold
The Common Cold The common cold is a respiratory infection which is very contagious usually caused by a virus. It is characterised by a slight fever, streaming nasal passage, sore throat and aching joints. What to look for general ‘unwell’ feeling at first and aching joints head and chest congestion, a runny nose. sore throat. […]
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis This is a liver disease characterised by a gradual annihilation of the liver cells. These cells are progressively replaced with fibrous tissue, which then leads to hardening. What to look for… Usually no symptoms appear until the disease has entered the late stages as the disease tends to come on gradually. When they occur, […]