Ever wondered what’s the difference between symptoms that need to be seen by a doctor and those which can be treated at home? Our Clinical Director weighs in on the matter.
When our doctors go out to visit patients in the after hours, there are a few common symptoms which can be the cause for the visit. These symptoms include:
- cough
- congested
- diarrhoea
- vomiting
- migraine/headache
- back pain
- sore throat
- tonsillitis
- cellulitis
- abdominal pain
- urinary tract infection
- rash
- dizziness
Out of these symptoms, those which can generally be self-remedied at home are:
- cough/cold
- congested nose
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
The infographic below provides some simple ways to treat these symptoms at home without having to seek medical assistance.
Information taken from Family Home Doctors’ Clinical Director (MBBS, FRACGP), and edited for clarity by Family Home Doctors’ Marketing team.
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