Insect Bites & Stings

Insect bites look like small spots about 5-10 millimetres across. They can be very itchy, but rarely need to be seen by a doctor. Relieve the itch with calamine lotion or by taking antihistamine tablets which can be bought from the chemist without a prescription. 

Cuts & Grazes  
Sprains & Bruises  
Nosebleeds  
Coughs  
Animal Bites  
Burns & Scolds  
Headlice  
Threadworm  
Vomiting  
Insect Bites & Stings  
Sunburn  
Colds & Sore Throats  
Diarrheoa  
     
 
 

Please bear in mind that the information contained within this section of the website is NOT in any way implied as advice from any of the GPs here at the practice. The information given is NO substitute to consulting with your GP.

If at any time, you feel that you require the opinion of a Health Professional, please ring the health centre to make an appointment, or alternatively, ring NHS Direct as detailed below.

 

 

 
 
 

 


 

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