Four out of five people suffer back pain at some time. Most often it's caused by strains, minor injury or simple inactivity.

Bed sores are red marks which appear at the pressure points such as heels, elbows, buttocks and hips. They are far easier to prevent than cure.

Insects are everywhere! They can bite at any time of the day but bites are more likely to occur in the evening so lots of repellant is needed after sunset.

Burns and scalds require immediate attention.

Chicken pox is a relatively harmless illness that mainly affects children. However, the virus can remain dormant in the body and cause shingles in adulthood.

Cold sores or fever blisters are the common names for herpes simplex. Cold sores are viral infection of the skin.

Even in the 21st Century there is no magic cure for colds. Antibiotics do not work on viruses. There are hundreds of cold viruses, that is why we can catch a cold frequently.

This is a common problem as we get older, since we do not eat so much, nor do we take as much exercise.

Coughing is the body's way of removing mucus and dust from the lungs.

Diarrhoea is a symptom of many different illnesses.

Most people will have had the 'flu at some point. It is a very unpleasant experience but most people recover.

Fungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection.

Gastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine.

German Measles is infectious from two days before the rash appears, until the rash disappears in about four or five days from that date.

This is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear.

Do you remember the nit nurse who came to school regularly and pulled your hair about?

The measles virus is highly infectious. However immunisation can prevent it.

Mumps is infectious from two or three days before the swelling appears until eight or ten days after that date.

A common problem! The bleeding comes from the central septum of the nose, which divides the two nostrils.

Sprains and strains often a occur during everyday tasks or whilst playing sport. Firstly apply a cold compress, containing ice if possible.

Most attacks of stomach pains are not serious and are usually caused by indigestion or wind. If the pain increases in intensity you should consult your doctor.

Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.

The stomach doesn't always tolerate what it takes in. The quickest way to the stomach to eject whatever is bothering it is straight back up again!