Thank you for your post and I hope my advice will be helpful for you. The common cold sores are small blisters which develop on the lips and around the mouth area. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) and usually clear without treatment in 7-10days. Cold sores are generally caused whe...

Dear Lisa, Many thanks for posting your question - apologies for the delay in responding. I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering such an unpleasant symptom for so long. Naseptin is indeed used to eliminate nasal infection but it is common for this bacteria to return after treatment. The rec...

Dear Norma, Thank you for your post and apologies for the delay in responding to your question. Suvex is a chemical-free product which combines a number of naturally occuring extracts including shea butter, rose hip oil, aloe vera and olive extract. It claims to soothe, moisturise and protect your s...

Dear Gilly, thank you for posting your question, I realise that this is a sensitive issue and appreciate you taking the time to do this. The symptoms you have detailed are explained as urinary incontinence, an unintentional passing of urine. Although a sensitive subject, it is extremely common with ...

Dear Gemmad01, Thank you for posting your question and I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering from such uncomfortable symptoms. In this instance I believe the best advice I can provide is to see your GP as soon as possible. I am concerned about the changing pattern of your migraine and the f...

Dear Gill, Many thanks for posting your question. I'm sorry to hear that your son is experiencing these symptoms and I hope my advice will be helpful for you both. There are usually 3 treatment options for psoriasis; 1) topical (creams / ointments / gels which can be applied directly to the skin) 2)...

Many thanks for your question, I wonder if I might ask you to describe this mark on your arm?

Is the patch of skin raised, scaly or itchy? Where on your arm is it positioned?

Many thanks,

Sarah

Dear Angela, Many thanks for posting your question - I hope that my advice will be helpful in quickly improving your symptoms. There are a number of possible causes of the symptoms you describe. 1) hormone changes - hormone changes or imbalance may cause changes to the vagina leading to a dryness an...

Dear Smudge45, Thank you for your post. I am sorry to hear you have been experiencing such symptoms during the exciting time of moving house. Aside from the risk of headaches due to paint fumes from decorating and general tiredness from moving house, I am concerned that your symptoms may be relating...

Dear Andrea, Many thanks for posting your question. IBS (irritable bowel symdrome) is a condition of the digestive system which can cause bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. Symptoms are variable and affect patients differently. Symptoms may be triggered by certain foods a...