Symptoms and self-help
Includes information on common symptoms and guidance for self-help. Please note that these links will direct you to the NHs Inform website.
A to Z
A to Z of symptoms – including headache, stomach ache and flu
Body parts
Symptoms and self-help guides by body part
Self-help guides
Search for self-help guides by name
Illnesses and conditions
Identifying, treating and managing different types of illnesses, infections, injuries and disorders
Cancer Information on different cancer types and advice on living with cancer
Diabetes Includes type 1 and 2 diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy
Ears, nose and throat Includes earache, sore throat, vertigo and laryngitis
Eyes Includes conjunctivitis and deafblindness
Glands Includes underactive thyroid, overactive thyroid and swollen glands
Heart and blood vessels Includes heart attacks, heart disease, angina and blood clots
Immune system Includes allergies, hay fever, HIV and AIDS
Infections and poisoning Includes colds, flu, norovirus, chickenpox and measles
Injuries How to look after burns, cuts, bites, sprains and strains, and head injuries
Lungs and airways Includes coughs, asthma, bronchitis and COPDMental health Includes stress, depression, insomnia and eating disorders
Mouth Includes toothache, mouth ulcers, gum disease and dental absesses
Muscle, bone and joints Includes sprains, strains and broken bones
Nutritional Includes obesity, malnutrition and iron deficiency anaemia
Pregnancy and childbirth Includes miscarriage, stillbirth and suddent infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Skin, hair and nails Includes acne, psoriasis, ingrown toenails and warts and verrucas