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Sometimes it's useful to have healthcare information all in one place. TheHealthcounter.com can offer advice and recommendations for various common ailments and complaints before you decide whether to consult your local doctor or pharmacist. Just click on the subject title below for an easy to understand symptom check and recommendations compiled by our on site pharmacist. We suggest that you thoroughly read the manufacturers' leaflets before using any products featured and should any symptoms persist or become more serious, you should immediately consult your local doctor.
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Menopause
4th March 2010
The MenopauseSometimes called the “change of life”, the menopause is the point in a woman’s life when her periods stop and her fertility ends. Absence of a menstrual cycle for 12 months...
Period Pain
7th February 2010
Most woman at some point in their lives experience period pains or dysmenorrhoea, the medical term for the condition. Studies estimate it is experienced by around 75% of young women and around 25-50% of adult woman.
Travel Vaccinations
28th January 2010
Many of us holiday abroad and as a nation we have become increasingly adventurous with our travel plans, visiting more exotic and remote parts of the world. Find advice on which diseases are preventable through vaccinations.
Hair loss
27th January 2010
Find up to date information on hair loss including causes and suggested treatments. Hair can start to recede and start to withdraw from the temples and crown at anytime. For some males this process can start as early as the final teenage years, but for the majority of men it happens in their late 20’s and early 30’s.
Hypermobility
26th January 2010
Hypermobility means some or all the joints have an extended movement range, a person with hypermobility may be particularly flexible. Find information about hypermobility, who is affected and what treatments are avaliable.
Prostate Enlargement
25th January 2010
Nearly half of men aged over 65 years suffer from prostate enlargement problems. Also known as enlargement of the prostate gland, enlargement of the prostate can lead to unpleasant urinary discomfort. Find information here on diagnosis, standard and alternative treatments.
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