Burns

Burns are skin damage caused by contact with fire, heat, electricity, radiation, or caustic chemicals. Find out here which burns need professional help and what complications can occur.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

Prevention is always better than cure. Find out what the best course of action is, to take steps that prevent carbon monoxide becoming a problem in the first place.

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Concussion

Are you worried that you or someone you know might have concussion? We look at what you should look for in this situation, and if there's a risk of permanent injury

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Dental injuries

Are you worried about a cracked, loose or knocked tooth? Get expert advice on what you should do about dental injuries and what your dentist can do for you.

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First-aid kit

It's always a good idea for everyone to keep a first-aid kit in the home or car, or take one with them on holiday in case of emergencies. We look at what they should contain.

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First aid - what you should know

First aid is an important skill. By performing simple procedures and following certain guidelines, it may be possible to save lives by giving basic treatment until professional medical help arrives.

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Foreign body in eye

Any material such as dust, sand or paint that gets into the eye is called a foreign body. We look at the two different categories that they can fall into and the possibility of long-term effects.

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Heart attack - emergency first aid

If someone has a cardiac arrest or heart attack, there are only a few minutes to act before it's too late. It's vital to know what to do beforehand. This is a brief guide to the help that can be given.

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Heatstroke

This can be a life-threatening condition, requiring urgent medical attention. Get expert advice on what you can do to help yourself, and what puts a traveller at risk of suffering heatstroke?

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How to make a home safe for babies

From playpens to pushchairs, get expert advice on what you can do to make your home a safer place for your baby and learn about what baby equipment and toys will not do your child any harm.

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How to make a home safe for toddlers

Many toddlers are seriously injured in accidents around the home. We look at how to keep your kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms, bathroom and stairs safe.

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Nosebleeds (epistaxis)

Find out why your child is getting nosebleeds. This is usually caused by something completely harmless, such as a child blowing their nose too hard or having their nose knocked while playing.

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Nosebleeds in children

Burns are skin damage caused by contact with fire, heat, electricity, radiation, or caustic chemicals. Find out here which burns need professional help and what complications can occur.

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Penile injury

Injury or trauma to the penis can be accidental or deliberate. Get expert advice on what the symptoms of penile fracture are, and how is penile fracture treated?

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Poisoning in children

Some of the more serious accidents are poisoning incidents involving children. We look at what's poisonous in the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room and the garden.

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Sprained ankle

A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments have been damaged by the joint being twisted. We look at what the danger signs are and what you can do at home.

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Wasp stings and insect bites

Bee and wasp stings are more likely to cause allergic reactions than other kinds of insect bites. Get advice on how to treat a sting, and get tips on how to avoid getting stung.

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Whiplash

Whiplash most commonly occurs in car crashes as result of sudden deceleration. We look at what it feels like, and is there anything you can do about whiplash injury?

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Pain in the back

When you do the pain can range from a mild ache to years of agony. Prevention, however, is always better than cure. So, here's how you can stop the problem before it starts.

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Arthritis

Arthritis simply means a painful condition of the joints. Learn what it feels like to have arthritis, who is at special risk, how it's treated and what the future prospects are.

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Back pain

How can something that starts off as a twinge end up feeling so bad? Get expert advice on how to ease the strain, and find out how back pain is diagnosed.

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Brittle bone disease

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the most common disease causing fractures in childhood. It also causes fractures in adults. We look at how OI is diagnosed and what treatment can be given.

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Cold

Most of us have had a cold at one time or another. We look at how you catch a cold, what the symptoms are, what you can do to avoid catching one and what are the treatments available.

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Costochondritis (Tietze's syndrome)

The risk of developing costochondritis increases with any physical activity that causes trauma or strain to the ribcage. Find out what the symptoms are and what can your doctor do?

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Flu (influenza)

Influenza usually strikes between October and May. It lasts from three to five days and can be followed by fatigue for two or three weeks. We look at what you can do if this happens

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Gout (podagra or uric acid)

Gout, otherwise known as podagra or uric acid arthropathy, is a rheumatic complaint that usually attacks a single joint at a time. Get expert advice on what the causes are.

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Osteomalacia and rickets

These are really the same condition; rickets is the name used when it occurs in children whereas osteomalacia is the term used for adults. We look at what the symtoms are.

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Getty - osteoporosis Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects huge numbers of the population. Get expert advice on detecting the problem, the causes and prevention and treatment.

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Osteoporosis and its treatment

From exercise and lifestyle to diet, find out what steps you can take to prevent osteoporosis, and what treatments are available to people who have it already.

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Osteoporosis: preventing falls

About 1 in 20 falls at home results in a bone fracture and of these, one in five is a hip fracture. Find out what you can do to make your home a safer place to prevent falls.

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Sprains and bruises

Get expert advice on what you should do if you have a sprain or a bruise. We also look at what relieves the pain and what you should do to prevent sprains.

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Worried about your child's behaviour?

Lots of parents worry about their children's active, noisy behaviour and tantrums. We look at the many different things that can have an impact on this

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What is ADHD?

ADHD is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Get expert advice on the symptoms, causes and treatment.

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