Aches and pains

Whether you are facing a sudden health crisis, unexplained ill-health or a recognisable minor ailment, the NHS* Home Healthcare Guide is here to help.

Aches and pains affect us all at some stage in our life, be it toothache, tennis elbow or a simple headache.  The sections below cover the signs and symptoms, casuses and complications, prevention and home treatment of these ailments.

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