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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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Articles in Ulcerative colitis

NHS Choices - Introduction

(14/05/2015)

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term (chronic) condition where the colon and rectum (large intestine or large bowel) become inflamed.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of ulcerative colitis

(20/03/2014)

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis vary depending on how much of the rectum and colon is inflamed and how severe the inflammation is.

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NHS Choices - Causes of ulcerative colitis

(20/03/2014)

The exact cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, although it is thought to be the result of a problem with the immune system.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing ulcerative colitis

(20/03/2014)

Your GP will first ask you about your symptoms, your general health and your medical history.

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NHS Choices - Treating ulcerative colitis

(20/03/2014)

Treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on how severe the condition is and how often your symptoms flare up.

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NHS Choices - Living with ulcerative colitis

(20/03/2014)

If you have ulcerative colitis, there are some things you can do yourself to help keep your symptoms under control and reduce your risk of complications.

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NHS Choices - 'I lost a lot of weight and had to stay in bed'

(14/05/2015)

Tony has had ulcerative colitis for more than 15 years. Having tried most medications, he is now on infliximab.

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