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R Shampoo, antidandruff 177 sensitive teeth 75 genital irritation 133
Rashes Shingles 33 toothache 75 Varicose veins 95
babies 150 Shock 165 Temperature, fever 12, 135, 142 Veins
chicken pox 32 anaphylactic 159 Temper tantrums 141 hemorrhoids 117
diaper rash 152 Shoulder pain 90 Tendons varicose veins 95
heat rash 46–7 Sinusitis 79 strains 160 Vitamin B 189
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hives 36 Skin problems 34–48 tendinitis 91, 99 Voice, loss of 82
measles 29 babies 150, 152 Tennis elbow 91 Vomiting 109
meninigitis 150 blisters 155 Testes, self-examination 119 babies 143
rosacea 40 burns and scalds 164 Thermometers 12, 135 children 136
rubella 27 cuts, grazes, and splinters 156 Throat problems food poisoning 114
shingles 33 itching 14 coughing 102 motion sickness 110, 187
Raynaud’s disease 100 Sleep problems 17 hoarseness and loss of voice 82
Recovery position 169 babies 146–7 sore throat 81 W
Reflux 144, 145 heartburn 107 swallowed poisons 174 Warts 43
Rehydration, oral 188 herbal remedies 185 Thrombosis, deep vein 96 Wax, in ears 63, 182
Relaxation 21 Slings 161 Tinnitus 67 Waxing, hair removal 51
Rescue breathing 170 Snoring 84 Toenails Wheezing 103
Resuscitation 170–1 Sodium bicarbonate 179 cutting 55 Whooping cough 31
R.I.C.E. procedure 160 Sore mouth 73 ingrowing 55 Women’s problems 124–34
Ringworm 48 Sore throat 81 Toes bladder control 131
Rosacea 40 Splinters 156 bunions 98 breast pain and lumpy breasts
Rubella 27 Sprains 160 cold toes 100 124–5
Squeeze technique 123 Tongue, sore 73 cracked nipples 126
S St. John’s wort 189 Tonsillitis 81 cystitis 130
Safety Stings, insect 158 Toothache 75 genital irritation 133
lifting 112 Strains 160 Travel sickness 110, 187 menopausal problems 129
in the sun 47 Stress 20–1 painful intercourse 134
Salicylic acid 187 Stress incontinence 131 U, V painful periods 128
Saline nose drops 188 Stye 59 Ulcer, mouth 71 premenstrual syndrome 127
Saw palmetto 188 Sunburn 46–7 Unconsciousness 168–9 vaginal discharge 132
Scabies 35 Sunscreens and sunblocks 189 chest compressions 171 Wounds, first aid 156
Scrapes 156 Sweating, excessive 13 rescue breathing 170
Scrotum, painful 119 Swimmer’s ear 65 Urinary problems Y, Z
Seasonal affective disorder Swollen ankles 96 bedwetting 139 Yeast infection 132
(SAD) 23 cystitis 130 Yogurt 132
Seizures 166 T men’s problems 121 Zinc oxide cream 189
Sex Tea tree oil 189 poor bladder control 131 Zinc lozenges 189
erectile dysfunction 122 Teeth Urticaria 36
painful intercourse 134 knocked-out tooth 76 Vagina
premature ejaculation 123 oral hygiene 74 discharge 132

Acknowledgments Dorling Kindersley would like to thank: Associates p.33; St. John's Institute of Dermatology
Project photography: Gary Ombler
p.34; Science Photo Library/Dr P. Marazzi (tr)
Additional photography: Peter Andersona, p.35; Dr. D. A. Burns p.38; Dr. D. A. Burns (tr) p.39;
I am indebted to my wife Ann, a health Jake Fitzjones, and Esther Ripley Science Photo Library/CNRI p.40; Science Photo
visitor, for her unstinting support and Index: Hilary Bird Library/Dr. P. Marazzi p.42; Science Photo Library
encouragement and especially for her Proofreader: Alyson Lacewing (tr) p.44; Science Photo Library p.48; Science
expert writing and contributions to the Models: Ann Baggaley, Babita Bholah, Photo Library/Dr. Chris Hale (tr) p.50; Science
articles in the baby and child sections. Photo Library/Sue Ford (tr) p.59; Science Photo
Angela Cameron, Steve Capon, Gary Harding,
Library/St. Bartholomew's Hospital (tr) p.70;
I would also like to thank friends and Karen Heaton, Rosalie Hunt, Jo Lyford, Science Photo Library/Dr. P. Marazzi p.71; Getty
colleagues for their help and encouragement, Shahid Mahmood, Freya Mahony, Images/Vicky Kasala Productions p.92; Science
especially Martin Dunitz, Josephine Lawson Charlotte Mahony, Tony Maine, Brian North, Photo Library p.95; Science Photo Library/
Benji Peters, Morgan Steel, Duncan Steel,
of the Josephine Lawson Physiotherapy Dr. P. Marazzi (tr) p.98; Nauticalia Ltd p.100;
Clinic, London, and Harry Ganz of The Garden Shelia Tait, Scott Totman, Jeremy Wallis. Photofusion/Clarissa Leahy p.145; Mother & Baby
Pharmacy, London. I would also like to thank Picture Credits: (abbreviations key: t=top, r=right) Picture Library/ EMAP p.146; Getty/Photodisc
Mr. David Abrams, Drs. Ian and Tanya Beider, The Ivy Press Ltd/Guy Ryecart p.17; Allergy- p.147; Meningitis Research Foundation p.150;
Mr. Amir Kaisary, Irving Lancer, Dr. Fred Lim, matters Ltd (www.allergymatters.com) p.23; Science Photo Library/Chris Priest (tr) p.151.
Dr. Colin McDougall, Mr. Alan Naftalin, Science Photo Library/ John Radcliffe Hospital
Menachem Salasnik, Dr. Lester Sireling, (tr) p.29; Science Photo Library/Eamonn McNulty All other images © Dorling Kindersley.
Dr. Richard Teller, and Dr. Bernard Valman. (tr) p.32; Science Photo Library/Biophoto For further information see: www.dkimages.com