Introduction
Everyone
becomes ill or feels unwell from time to time. If you are
a student or young person living away from home it is common
to worry that the illness is more serious than it actually
is and seek reassurance from your GP. For minor illnesses
or conditions you can often treat the problem yourself with
or without the assistance of a pharmacist.
To
help you to decide whether a visit to your doctor is appropriate
the Health Search section of
the web site covers common medical problems suffered by
students or young people. It gives unbiased and useful information
for when you have to decide whether to consult a doctor.
On occasions it may be advisable to ask your pharmacist
for advice. Generally you will be able to resolve most problems
yourself.
No
one wishes to make themselves ill. However, if your lifestyle
involves taking unnecessary risks then pausing to think
through how your actions may affect your own health and
those around you may help you save a great deal of future
stress.
Refer
to this web site or the What should I do?
series of booklets before you book an appointment with your
doctor.
Several
problems faced by students and young people relate to lack
of confidence or low self esteem.
If
you share a room, flat or house with other students or young
people the booklet can help you talk through a problem with
an individual without making them or you feel self conscious.
