P172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:22/51 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS is urging more people to care for minor illnesses themselves this winter - or risk overstretching local health services. Health officials have published a list of ten common ailments which do not really need a doctor. Anyone who is unsure should call NHS Direct on 0845 4647. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:42/42 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: FEVERISHNESS: In children, remove heavy clothing, sponge with lukewarm water and give liquid paracetemol. For adults take aspirin or paracetemol tablets. BACK PAIN: Take your usual painkiller and keep up gentle exercise. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:41/55 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: DIARRHOEA: Drink plenty of non-sugary fluids such as water and avoid solid foods. If symptoms pjrsit for longer than 12 hours in infants, contact GP. BLOCKED NOSE: Take a decongestent which has been recommended by a pharmacist. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:51/46 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: INDIGESTION: Drink a glass oif milk for relief. Take an antacid tablet to settle your stomach. Avoid alcohol, fatty foods and rushed eating. Reduce your alcohol intake ans stop smoking. If none of these help, contact you GP. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:57/52 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: RASHES: For rashes not caused by an allergic reaction use an antihistamine cream. MILD EARACHE: Take a painkiller. If pain is sjvjre or lasts more than 24 hours, contact your doctor. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:20/42 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: COUGHS: Various linctus' are available from your pharmacy for dry and chesty coughs. Do not smoke and keep out of smoky or dusty areas. Keep the air humid with damp towels. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main MenuP172 CEEFAX 1 172 Mon 03 Jan 22:56/54 WINTER HEALTH ADVICE The NHS says ten common ailments do not really need a doctor: TIREDNESS: Try and get one or two nights uninterrupted sleep and cut out alcohol for a few days. TOOTHACHE: This needs a dentist. In the meantime take a simple painkiller. W MIDLANDS News 160 Sport 390 TVl 60 Weather 402 Address 180 MAIN MENUs 10 MidsToday WMidsTV WMidExtra Main Menu