Riverside Surgery, 47 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7HDTel: 01529 303301
Minor Illness
Symptoms that can be seen in Minor Illness
Nose
Skin and Rashes
Contraception/Women’s Health
· Nose bleeds recurring simple can be seen. Heavy nose bleeds of more than 20 minutes pt to go to A+E with ENT department Lincoln County or Pilgrim Boston
· Sinusitis
· Acute generalised itchy rash
· Scabies
· Eczema
· Slap cheek
· Shingles
· Fungal infections
· Impetigo
· Routine pill check
· Emergency contraception
· Vaginal discharge
· Mastitis
· Heavy menstrual bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding to be seen by female clinicians
Eyes
Abdomen / Digestive
Miscellaneous
· Sore eyes
· Conjunctivitis children under 2 cannot be dealt with by a Pharmacist
· Blood shot eye
· Stye
· Stomach pains
· Constipation
· Indigestion/reflux
· Sickness/diarrhoea
· UTI’s (bring sample)
· Haemorrhoids (piles)
· Breast lumps
· Testicles
· Worms in children under 1 years old
Head Neck and Back
Musculoskeletal
· Headache
· Migraine
· Dizziness
· Joint pain
· Gout
· Back ache/pain
· Sciatica
Symptoms that cannot be seen in Minor Illness
Existing Problems
Skin
Neurology
· Problems that has already been seen by your GP / is in the process of treatment / referral.
· Verruca/Warts
· Mental Health
· Depression
· Insomnia
Parasitic
· Worms in patients over 1 years old