Common Ailments Common Cold A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It’s very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two. Find out about the Common Cold at NHS Inform Earache Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it’s usually only caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment. Find out about Earache at NHS Inform Sore Throat Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better within a week. Find out about Sore Throat at NHS Inform Stomach Bug (Gastroenteritis) Gastroenteritis is a very common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It’s usually caused by a bacterial or viral tummy bug. Find out about Gastroenteritis at NHS Inform Cuts and Grazes Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home. Stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound thoroughly and covering it with a plaster or dressing is usually all that’s needed. Find out about Cuts & Grazes at NHS Inform Sunburn Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. It usually causes the skin to become red, sore, warm, tender and occasionally itchy for about a week. Find out about Sunburn at NHS Inform
