Minor ailments Flashcards
What is cough?
Reflex to clear the airways
What is diarrhoea?
Many bowel motions with abnormally watery stools
What is gastroenteritis?
Viral pathogen causing vomiting and diarrhoea
What is gastro-oseophageal reflux
Exposure of oesophagus to reflexed gastric content due to several reasons
What is hayfever?
Symptoms of allergic triggered by environmental allergens
What is a head lice?
Persistent scratching due to lice
What are headaches and migrane?
Pain in the head but may indicate underlying causes
What are mouth ulcers?
Ulcerations on the mucosal movable parts of the mouth
What is nappy rash?
Excessive hydration and maceration of stratum corneum due to urine and faeces
What is tinea?
Dermatophytes that infect the keratin layer of the epidermis
What is vaginal thrush ?
Local overgrowth of candida fungi
What is Constipation?
The passage of hard stools less frequently than normal
Difficulty passing stools, feeling of incomplete evacuation and abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhoea in children accompanied by vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, anorexia or low grade fever
Gastroenteritis
Heartburn, regurgitation, watebrash
Gord
