Is this normal?

[MichaelMumsnet]

Hi all. This is a new topic for the general health area.

We're just trying it out for now, with slight trepidation as we're not sure what's going to get posted here , but it's something Mumsnetters have been asking for so we thought we'd give it a go.

Obviously please be careful if you're going to post photos, particularly of children, as we can't always take things down quickly, if at all. And please don't post anything 'inappropriate'. If we see any rude bits we're likely to assume you're a troll.

But if you do have a minor health worry, from skin conditions to joint pain, that you'd like opinions on from wise Mumsnetters who might have been there before - then this is the place.

Obviously the answer in many cases will be: 'go to your GP and get it checked out', but we hope the topic might be useful as a first port-of-call or a quick crowd check.

Be happy, be healthy and post away, (as we once heard on CBeebies).

Please also remember that in many cases, your pharmacist can take a look at various ailments, negating the need to wait for an appointment with a GP.

From NHS.uk

Your pharmacy may be able to help with:

mild skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, athlete's foot
coughs and colds, including blocked nose (nasal congestion), and sore throats
bruises, sunburn, and minor burns and scalds
constipation and piles (haemorrhoids)
hay fever, dry eyes and allergies (including rashes, bites and stings)
aches and pains, including earache, headache, migraine, back pain and toothache
vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhoea and threadworms
period pain, thrush and cystitis
head lice (nits)
conjunctivitis, cold sores and mouth ulcers
warts and verrucas
nappy rash and teething

yy consulting a pharmacist is a good call. Ours is a blinking marvel.