{"id":578,"date":"2023-01-28T23:15:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T23:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/healthinformation\/common-ailments\/"},"modified":"2023-02-23T12:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T12:19:52","slug":"common-ailments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/healthinformation\/common-ailments\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Ailments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It&#8217;s very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/common-cold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about the Common Cold at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it&#8217;s usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/ears-nose-and-throat\/earache\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about Earache at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sore Throat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/ears-nose-and-throat\/sore-throat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about Sore Throat at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stomach Bug (Gastroenteritis)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gastroenteritis is a very common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It&#8217;s usually caused by a bacterial or viral tummy bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract\/gastroenteritis#about-gastroenteritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about Gastroenteritis at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bCuts and Grazes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home. Stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound thoroughly and covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that&#8217;s needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/injuries\/skin-injuries\/cuts-and-grazes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about Cuts &amp; Grazes at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunburn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. It usually causes the skin to become red, sore, warm, tender and occasionally itchy for about a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/injuries\/skin-injuries\/sunburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about Sunburn at NHS Inform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common Cold A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It&rsquo;s very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two. Earache Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it&rsquo;s usually only caused by a minor infection and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-578","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"st3vi3b0y","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/healthinformation\/blog\/author\/st3vi3b0y\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"Common Cold A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It&rsquo;s very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two. Earache Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. 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