Common illnesses A–Z

For personal advice, just ask us in store or call (07) 5592 2099. There’s no appointment needed.

A–D

• Acne: what causes breakouts, and which pharmacy options can help.
• Athlete’s foot: how to clear it, and how to stop it coming back in Gold Coast humidity.
• Bluebottle stings: what to do, and what not to do, after a sting at the beach.
• Cold sores: tingling, blisters and sun triggers. Our pharmacists can suggest treatments to use at the first tingle.
• Common cold: myths, facts, and what really helps you feel better.
• Constipation: simple changes and pharmacy options, and when to see a GP.
• Cuts and scrapes: step-by-step first aid, and when a wound needs a doctor.
• Dandruff: why it happens and how to manage a flaky scalp.
• Dry mouth: common causes, including medicines, and what helps.
• Dry skin: a pharmacist’s checklist for itchy, dry skin.

E–H

• Eczema: keeping skin moisturised and avoiding triggers such as heat, sweat and chlorine. Ask our pharmacists about flare-up options.
• Gastro in children: how to keep them hydrated, and when to worry.
• Haemorrhoids: myths, facts and home care.
• Hayfever: on the Gold Coast, grass pollen season runs through the warmer months. Our pharmacists can help you choose antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops.
• Head lice: how to get rid of them, and stop them coming back.
• Headaches: common types, what helps, and the warning signs to act on.
• Heartburn and reflux (GORD): what actually helps, and when to see a GP.
• Heat exhaustion and heatstroke: the warning signs, first aid and staying hydrated.

I–R

• Insomnia and trouble sleeping: practical tips for better sleep.
• Migraine: what to do when an attack starts.
• Mosquito bites and Ross River virus: avoiding bites, and the viruses to know about on the Gold Coast.
• Mouth ulcers: home care, and when an ulcer needs checking.
• Nail fungus: myths, facts and treatments that work.
• Red eyes after swimming: causes and relief for stinging eyes.

S–Z

• Scabies: treatment, and how to stop it spreading at home.
• Sprains and strains: the difference, and first aid that helps.
• Sunburn: what to do after too much sun, and when sunburn needs a doctor.
• Swimmer’s ear: symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it.
• Threadworms: how to treat the whole family and stop reinfection.
• Travel sickness: tips for theme park rides, boats and road trips. Ask us which travel sickness remedies suit you and your children.

When should I get help?

These guides are general information. If you’re unsure, symptoms are severe, or they aren’t improving, talk to our pharmacists or see a GP. Help Medical is an independent general practice located inside our store. In an emergency, call 000.

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