Lifestyle

Alopecia is a term used for a number of hair loss conditions, including male and female pattern baldness, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium (psychological trigger hair loss) and anagen effluvium (hair loss from treatment, for example, chemotherapy). 

Altitude sickness is a condition where the body has difficulty adjusting to lower oxygen pressure, and symptoms such as a headache and dizziness result.

1. Occurs in high altitudes from 2500 metres (8200 ft) above sea level
2. Serious symptoms can result in some cases
3. Can be treated with prescription medicines

Halitosis, or bad breath, is when an unpleasant smell stems from the mouth, usually triggered by poor hygiene or an illness. Lifestyle choices, such as smoking, and eating certain foods, can contribute to its development. 

Malaria is a serious illness transmitted through mosquito bites, which tends to be most present in warmer or tropical regions. Preventative medicines can help travellers to reduce their risk of being infected with the disease.

Motion sickness (sometimes referred to as travel sickness) is a condition which many people experience when they travel by certain means of transport.

1. Anyone can be affected
2. Treatment is available
3. Taken before a journey commences

Plantar fasciitis is when the plantar fascia (tissue that stretches from the heel to the middle bones of the foot) becomes inflamed. It is triggered by overuse and repetitive strain, and is prevalent among athletes. 

A pulled muscle can occur when a muscle is stretched too much or torn. It's common amongst people who play sport, and warming up prior to exercising, and cooling down following it, can stop the muscles from tightening, which makes them more susceptible to injury. 

A stoma enables urine or faeces to be collected outside of the body, following an opening being created in the abdomen. They are usually implemented as a consequence of the development of bowel cancer, or for an inflammatory bowel disease where treatment hasn't been successful.

Giving up smoking is tough, but not impossible. Those who feel like they need help can find it here. Our pharmacy stocks branded smoking cessation treatments such as Zyban and Champix.

1. Over 60 percent of smokers start before the age of 18
2. Most smokers tend to be in their 20s
3. Zyban and Champix can make quitting easier

Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon, which is typically triggered by exercise. Swelling and stiffness are symptoms, but it isn't usually serious. Physical exercise and weight-bearing activities should be avoided, and rest taken, to recover from the condition. 

Order your home test kit online, and collect your sample at a time that suits you. We offer both lab-analysed tests, and kits which can give you your result at home in minutes.

Tinnitus is a perceived ringing or buzzing in the ear that isn't actually present in someone's surroundings. It may be subjective, and so only heard by the person with the condition, or objective, in which it's audible to a doctor upon examination. 

Anaesthetics work by desensitising an area of the body. Topical anaesthetics are often used to numb parts of the skin prior to a minor procedure.

Vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the gut. We produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight.

Obesity is a significant health issue in the UK, affecting around 25% of adults. It is a major contributor to heart disease and diabetes.

1. Being overweight can lead to serious illness
2. BMI of 30 or above indicates obesity
3. Treatable with Xenical and Orlistat