<div id="TabContainer1_TabPanel3_field3"> <h3>Diarrhoea</h3> <p>Acute diarrhoea is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection and affects almost everyone from time to time. A common cause in both children and adults is gastroenteritis, an infection of the bowel.</p> <p>Bouts of diarrhoea in adults may also be brought on by anxiety or drinking too much coffee or alcohol. Diarrhoea may also be a side effect of a medication</p> <p align="center"><iframe width="425" height="350" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3GvHz2kXSAo"></iframe></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Diarrhoea/Pages/Introduction.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="62">NHS</a> <br />Symptoms, causes, treatment and information</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Livingwithandaftercancer/Eatingwell/Eatingproblems/Diarrhoea.aspx" target="_blank">Macmillan Cancer Support</a> <br />Diarrhoea as a result of cancer treatments</p> <hr /><em>These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.</em></div>
<h3><img style="float: right; margin: 4px; border-width: 0px;" alt="ipod" src="/images/stethMP3.jpg" width="150" height="150" />First Aid - MP3 Downloads</h3> <p>To save them on your computer, right-click on any of the links below and then click 'Save Target As..." . Click on any of the links below to play the audio files: </p> <p><a title="Burns podcast" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/Files/burns.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="67"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Burns </span> </strong> </a>- Explains the immediate treatment for burns and scalds.</p> <p><a title="Fits podcast" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/fits.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="68"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Fits </span> </strong> </a>- How to deal with fits (convulsions/seizures) in adults and young children.</p> <p><a title="Wounds" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/wounds.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="69"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Wounds </span> </strong> </a> - Immediate actions for wounds, bleeding, and bleeding associated with fractures.</p> <p><a title="Unconcious Podcast" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/breathing_but_unconscious.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="70"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Unconscious patient who is breathing </span> </strong> </a>- How to deal with an unrousable patient who IS breathing (includes recovery position)</p> <p><a title="CPR for Adults" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/cpr.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="71"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">CPR for adults </span> </strong> </a>- Adults who have collapsed, unrousable and NOT breathing.</p> <p><a title="CPR for babies" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/cpr_baby.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="72"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">CPR for babies </span> </strong> </a>- Babies who are unrousable and NOT breathing.</p> <p><a title="Collapsed Patient" href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/files/collapsed.mp3" rel="nofollow" linkindex="73"> <strong> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Collapsed patient in detail </span> </strong> </a>- Explains the complete scenario including checks for breathing, circulation, etc.</p> <p><em>These files have been prepared by </em> <a href="http://www.secamb.nhs.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="74"> <em> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Sussex Ambulance Service </span> </em> </a> <em>and comply with European Resuscitation Council Guidelines.</em></p> <p></p> <hr /> <h3>Other Links</h3> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/First-aid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="77"> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">British Red Cross - First Aid Tips</span> </a> <br />Simple, straightforward and easy to understand first aid tips</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="79"> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">St Johns Ambulance<br /></span> </a>St John Ambulance believes that everyone should learn at least the basic first aid techniques.</p> <hr /> <p><em>These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.</em></p>
<h3>Coughs & Colds</h3> <p>A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It can cause nasal stuffiness, a runny nose, sneezing, a sore throat and a cough. <strong>Usually it's a self-limiting infection – this means it gets better by itself without the need for treatment.</strong></p> <p align="center"><iframe width="425" height="350" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DyBlpmXEsp8"></iframe></p> <p>On average, adults have two to five colds each year and school-age children can have up to eight colds a year. Adults who come into contact with children tend to get more colds. This is because children usually carry more of the virus, for longer.</p> <p>In the UK, you’re more likely to get a cold during the winter months although the reasons why aren’t fully understood at present.</p> <h3>Treatment of a cold</h3> <p><img style="height: 253px; width: 169px; float: right; border-width: 0px;" alt="coughsandcolds" src="/images/coughsandcolds.jpg" />For most people, a cold will get better on its own within a week of the symptoms starting without any specific treatment. However, there are treatments that can help to ease your symptoms and make you feel more comfortable. These are available from your pharmacy, which means that you can treat yourself, rather than needing to see your GP.</p> <p>There is no cure for colds. Antibiotics, which treat infections caused by bacteria, don't work on cold viruses.</p> <h3>Self-help</h3> <p>There are a number of self-help measures that may help to ease the symptoms of a cold.</p> <ul> <li>Drinking enough fluids to prevent dehydration.</li> <li>Steam inhalations with menthol, salt water nasal sprays or drops may be helpful.</li> <li>Vapour rubs may help relieve symptoms for children.</li> <li>Hot drinks (particularly with lemon), hot soups and spicy foods can help to ease irritation and pain in your throat.</li> <li>Sucking sweets or lozenges which contain menthol or eucalyptus may sooth your throat.</li> <li>Gargling with salt water may help a sore throat.</li> </ul> <p>You should try to make sure you get enough rest if you have a cold. It’s not usually necessary to stay off work or school.</p> <p><a href="http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/colds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="48"> <span color="#964646" style="color: #964646;">Colds & Flu </span> </a> <br />A factsheet on the causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention of colds & the flu</p> <p><a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/coldsandflu/Pages/Isitacoldorflu.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" linkindex="49">NHS - is it the common cold or the flu? </a> <br />Colds and flu can share some of the same symptoms (sneezing, coughing, sore throat) but are caused by different viruses, and flu can be much more serious. Find out</p> <p><a href="http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-information/directory/c/colds" target="_blank">Factsheet - Common Cold<br /></a>Information about the diagnosis, treatment and symptoms of the common cold</p>