Chickenpox WARNING: Taking ibuprofen to relieve itchy spots ‘can make someone very ill’

CHICKENPOX season is fast approaching meaning it’s more important than ever to recognise the spots and symptoms. Most cases require little or no treatment, and a vaccine can work as a preventative method. But a pharmacist is warning people of the dangers with administering ibuprofen.

Chickenpox WARNING: Taking ibuprofen to relieve itchy spots 'can make someone very ill'

Chickenpox is common, mostly affecting children, and it usually gets better by itself within a week without help from a GP. Symptoms before or after the spots can include a high temperature above 38C, aches and pains, and generally feeling unwell, and loss of appetite. Reaching for the medicine cupboard for anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen may […]

Arthritis pain? FIVE exercise and sports that relieve joint inflammation

Arthritis symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, and restricted movement, according to the NHS. It’s caused by a wearing down of cartilage that lines the joints. Regular exercise helps to keep joints strong and flexible. These activities are the best ways to relieve painful joints, while not causing yourself injury. Golf Golf includes plenty of […]