Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly. It is also known as anaphylactic shock. Signs of anaphylaxis include itchy skin or a raised red skin rash, swollen eyes, lips, hands and feet. 

Seek emergency attention if you are experiencing these symptoms.

Hay fever is an allergy to pollen which usually flares up between March and August when pollen count in the air is high. Read more about hay fever or arrange an appointment with your pharmacist if you are concerned.

There are many different types of rashes, most of which are normal and will clear up by themselves.

If you're concerned about a rash, please ask one of our pharmacists for help to diagnose and offer treatment options if necessary.

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- Contact Dermatitis

- Atopic Eczema

- Nappy Rash

Earache/Ear infection

If your child is complaining of ear pain or discomfort it could be an infection.

We can recommend eardrops to help stop bacteria or fungus from spreading.

We can also prescribe other treatments if you need them, without seeing a GP. Speak to your pharmacy team today.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service for children aged 1-17yrs (exclusion criteria apply)

Fever

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are safe for treating pain in babies and children or a high temperature if they're distressed or unwell. Both are available as liquid medicines for young children. Click here for more information and warning signs to look out for.

One of our pharmacy team will be able to recommend the best treatment for your child and prescribe medicine if they need it. You will not pay a prescription charge for children under 16.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service (exclusion criteria apply).

Threadworms

You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread.

You might also see them around your child's bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping.

You can get medicine for threadworms from Prestwich Pharmacy. This is usually a chewable tablet or liquid you swallow. Treat everyone over 2 years old in your household, even if they do not have symptoms. Tell the pharmacist if you need to treat a child under 2 years old, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Treatment might not be suitable and you may need to speak to a GP.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service (exclusion criteria apply)

A blocked or 'stuffy' nose is a condition where the nasal passages are congested. This is your body's response to a virus as it produces more mucus to flush out any foreign invaders. A blocked nose can affect the way you breathe, taste and smell, symptoms that typically resolve once your nose clears. Most decongestants can be bought over the counter, please pop in and see us.

Hay fever is an allergy to pollen which usually flares up between March and August when pollen count in the air is high. Read more about hay fever or arrange an appointment with your pharmacist if you are concerned.

Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies, also known as red or pink eye. It usually affects both eyes and makes them red, burn or feel gritty, produce pus that sticks to lashes, itch, and/or water. 



Come and speak to a pharmacist about conjunctivitis, we can get you the treatment you need.

Ear discomfort? Hearing problems?

Our expert technicians use micro suction and a camera to remove wax from your ear canal as gently as possible, with impeccable results. The camera allows us to easily take photos inside your ear before and after treatment so you can see the progress. 

Problems that can be associated with wax accumulation can include hearing loss, ear pain, itching, odour or discharge, and dizziness.

Book an appointment today.

The symptoms of an ear infection usually start quickly and include pain inside the ear, a high temperature, being sick, a lack of energy, difficulty hearing, discharge running out of the ear, a feeling of pressure or fullness inside the ear, itching and irritation in and around the ear, scaly skin in and around the ear.



Speak to a pharmacist if you think you have an ear infection, we can help.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service (exclusion criteria apply).

Fever (in children)

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are safe for treating pain in babies and children or a high temperature if they're distressed or unwell. Both are available as liquid medicines for young children. Click here for more information and warning signs to look out for.

One of our pharmacy team will be able to recommend the best treatment for your child and prescribe medicine if they need it. You will not pay a prescription charge for children under 16.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service (exclusion criteria apply).

Fever (in adults)

A high temperature is usually considered to be 38C or above. This is sometimes called a fever. Many things can cause a high temperature. It's not usually a sign of anything serious. It's often just caused by your body fighting an infection, such as a cold or flu.

Sometimes it could be a sign of something more serious if your temperature is very high or will not come down. Ask your pharmacist or call 111 for advice.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service (exclusion criteria apply)

Constipation is when 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. You can usually treat it with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. Constipation in adults has many possible causes, and sometimes there's no obvious reason.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service (exclusion criteria apply)

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. They're often caused by a stomach bug and should stop in a few days. The advice is the same if you have diarrhoea and vomiting together or separately. 

Speak to a pharmacist if:

- you or your child (over 5 years) have signs of dehydration – such as dark, smelly pee or peeing less than usual

- you're an older person, have a weakened immune system or have other health conditions that put you at increased risk of dehydration

- you need to stop diarrhoea for a few hours

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service (exclusion criteria apply)

Piles (haemorrhoids) are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). They often get better on their own after a few days. There are things you can do to treat/prevent piles. 

Symptoms of piles include bright red blood after you poo, an itchy anus, feeling like you still need to poo after going to the toilet, mucus in your underwear or on toilet paper after wiping your bottom, lumps around your anus, pain around your anus.

Speak to one of our pharmacists about treatment, either over the phone or in one of our private consultation rooms.

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). You may also have a cough or hiccups that keep coming back, a hoarse voice, bad breath, bloating and feeling sick.

Symptoms are often worse after eating, when lying down and when bending over.

Please pop into the pharmacy to discuss the treatment options available.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service (exclusion criteria apply)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system.

It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. 

It's usually a lifelong problem, but symptoms tend to come and go and can last for days, weeks or months at a time.

IBS treatment should always be discussed with a GP; however, we can offer IBS pain relief over the counter at Prestwich Pharmacy.

You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread.

You might also see them around your child's bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping.

You can get medicine for threadworms from Prestwich Pharmacy. This is usually a chewable tablet or liquid you swallow. Treat everyone over 2 years old in your household, even if they do not have symptoms. Tell the pharmacist if you need to treat a child under 2 years old, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Treatment might not be suitable and you may need to speak to a GP.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments (exclusion criteria apply)

Blood pressure is the strength with which your blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it's pumped around your body. 

A blood pressure test is the only way to find out if your blood pressure is too high or too low, because most people won't have any obvious symptoms. Having a test is easy and could save your life. Not only that, it's FREE at Prestwich Pharmacy! 

Speak to a member of staff today and get yours checked.

A migraine usually feels like a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on 1 side. It's common and there are things you can try to help. You may get other symptoms just before a migraine, such as feeling very tired and yawning a lot, craving certain foods or feeling thirsty, changes in your mood, a stiff neck, and peeing more.

Come and see a pharmacist about pain relief for migraines, or give us a call.

Cough

A sudden cough is most commonly caused by a virus infection in connection with a cold or flu but could be coronavirus. A longer-lasting cough is more common in smokers and people with underlying lung problems such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read more.

Cold sores are common and usually clear up on their own within 10 days. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain. A cold sore usually starts with a tingling, itching or burning feeling and is contagious from those first symptoms, to when it has completely healed.

Ask us at the pharmacy for advice and treatment suggestions for your cold sore.

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're advised to. If you're struggling with your symptoms, give us a call. Our pharmacist can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies.  Do not take paracetamol and flu remedies that contain paracetamol at the same time as it's easy to take more than the recommended dose.

Click here for Flu Vaccinations

Oral thrush is usually harmless. It's common in babies and older people with dentures. It can be easily treated   with medicines bought from a pharmacy. When you have oral thrush, your mouth is red inside with white patches but you could also experience cracks at the corners of the mouth  and an unpleasant taste in the mouth.

Ask your pharmacist for advice and treatment.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service (exclusion criteria apply).

Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week. Speak to your pharmacist about ways of relieving the pain and discomfort of a sore throat, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, medicated lozenges containing a local anaesthetic, or antiseptic. You can buy these treatments from a pharmacist without a prescription. More information

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First Service (exclusion criteria apply)

Strep A is a common type of bacteria most common in children, but adults can also sometimes get them. Most strep A infections are not serious and can be treated with antibiotics. A pharmacist can give you advice about how to ease your child's symptoms and whether you need to see a doctor. Read more

Feeling sick (nausea) is common and usually goes away on its own. There are some things you can try that might help.

Reasons you could be experiencing nausea include pregnancy (morning sickness), motion sickness, anxiety, alcohol, medicines, and recent surgery.

See a GP if you are feeling sick and do not feel better in a few days or if you often feel sick (it keeps coming back).

Usually caused by a stomach bug or food poisoning which will go away on its own.

Look out for signs of dehydration, such as dark, smelly pee or peeing less than usual.

If vomiting lasts for more than a few days, please call your GP or request a telephone consultation with your pharmacist for help.

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.

If your back pain is severe or not getting better, a GP may prescribe painkillers or medicines to relax the muscles in your back. Or speak to your pharmacist about alternative treatments.

Acne is a common skin condition that causes spots and oily skin.

The main symptoms of acne are spots on your face, back and chest. Your skin may be oily, or it may be hot or painful to touch.

For treatment advice, pop in to see your pharmacy team.

The main symptom of ringworm is a rash. It may look red or darker than the surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone. The rash may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy. Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp (tinea capitis) and groin (jock itch).



Speak to a pharmacist first if you think you have ringworm.

We can look at the rash and recommend the best antifungal medicine. This might be tablets, cream, gel or spray depending on where the rash is.

We'll let you know if you need to see a GP.

Clean the affected area with soap and warm water. Use a cold pack to reduce swelling and pain. Use pain-relieving medication and creams. If there is significant pain and swelling, over-the-counter pain medication (such as paracetamol) or an antihistamine may give some relief. Book an appointment if you need support, or call 111 if you're concerned about your symptoms.

Treatment for this condition is covered under the Minor Ailments service and/or the Pharmacy First service (exclusion criteria apply).

Blisters often heal on their own within a week. They can be painful while they heal, but you will not usually need to seek medical attention.

If you are concerned about your blister, please speak to a pharmacist or doctor.

 There are many reasons why someone may experience hair loss, some of which are completely normal. Sometimes it can be a sign of something more serious.

If you are concerned, please arrange a call with a pharmacist.

There are many different types of rashes, most of which are normal and will clear up by themselves. If you're concerned about a rash, please ask one of our pharmacists for help to diagnose and offer treatment options if necessary.

- Contact Dermatitis

- Atopic Eczema

- Nappy Rash

Verrucae are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area. They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is highly contagious through direct person-to-person contact.

If you are worried about your verrucae and/or self-treatment not working and/or the verrucae appears to be getting larger or more painful, please visit  Prestwich Gold Standard Foot Clinic .

Swelling

Swelling in the arms, hands, ankles, feet or legs often goes away on its own.

See a GP if it does not get better in a few days.

If the swelling is elsewhere on the body or accompanied by pain please see your GP or pop in and we'll take a look.

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