There are many conditions and injuries that don't require a GP appointment. These conditions and injuries can be treat at home by yourself or if you need further information or treatment, you can see you local pharmacist for advice or attend a minor injury unit.

You can often treat a cold without seeing your GP. You should begin to feel better in about a week or two.

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Cold sores are common and usually clear up on their own within 10 days. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain.

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A cough will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks.

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Serious animal and human bites can get infected if they're not checked and treated quickly.

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Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.

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Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

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Most headaches will go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious.

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Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home without seeing a GP.

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Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.

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Back pain is very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months.

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Most head injuries are not serious. You do not usually need to go to hospital and should make a full recovery within 2 weeks.

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Norovirus, also called the "winter vomiting bug", is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

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