Comprehensive Minor Ailments and Contraception Assessment Services
Discover a comprehensive guide to common health symptoms and ailments at Langford Pharmacy. Our service page provides expert advice on various health issues, including women’s health, skin conditions, and problems affecting the eyes, nose, mouth, and stomach. We specialize in minor ailments and contraception assessment, ensuring you receive the best care and management strategies for your health concerns.
Women’s Health
Premenstrual and Period Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)
Pain and cramps in the lower abdominal area
Pain in the lower back starting a few hours before the onset of a period
Pain can last a few hours to days
Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Frequent urination, pain while urinating and difficulty holding in urine
Pain in the lower abdomen and a small amount of blood in the urine
Absence of vaginal discharge
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
NOTE: Pharmacists may only assess and prescribe for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and must follow clinical guidelines when providing minor ailment services. Some factors that may be considered complicated under the applicable guidelines and require referral to a physician or a nurse practitioner include pregnancy, immunocompromised patients, relapse of UTI within 4 weeks of previous episode, and individuals assigned male at birth.
Contraception Management (Hormonal Contraception)
Consultation for Hormonal Contraception
Need for birth control
The morning after Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Morning after pill
Unprotected sex in the last 120 hours
Vaginal Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis)
Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance
Itching, burning and pain during urination and/or sexual intercourse
Rash and redness of the vaginal area
Skin
Skin Rash (Atopic and Contact Dermatitis)
Dry, red, and itchy skin
Cracked and oozed blisters
Darker or lighter patches of skin
Scaly and patchy skin
Skin Infection (Impetigo)
Bump that changes into a blister surrounded by a rash
Yellow discharge that dries to form a “golden” or “honey-colored” crust
It can affect the face, arms, or legs
Insect Bites and Itch
Small bump or blister
May feel pain, itching, redness, or swelling
The feeling of a sharp burning pain which can sting
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Rash on one side of the body
Rash proceeded by tingling, irritation, numbness, or pain within five days of rash
Discomfort, muscle pain, headaches
Pain from shingles can be severe, disabling, and interfere with normal day-to-day activities, including sleep, working, and social interactions.
Acne
Presence of whiteheads and blackheads
Small red bumps and pimples with pus
Less than 30 total bumps/pimples, and not all are inflamed (red in appearance)
Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Itchy, red, and swollen blisters between the toes
Skin may be scaly or peeling; mostly found between the smaller toe
Burning sensation along with pain, cracking and/or bleeding
Toenails can be affected
Presence of odor and moist appearance on the soles of both feet
Soles can be red and itchy
Jock-itch (Tinea Cruris)
Reddened areas extending down the inner leg towards the buttocks or up towards the stomach/abdomen
Large, round, red patches on the upper inner thigh or groin area
Burning and itching around the inner thigh area
Skin can be moist, itchy and can feel hot
Ringworms (Tinea Corporis)
Presence of ringworms on smooth, hairless areas on the neck, body, or arms / legs.
Small ring-shaped spots on the body that grow larger with infection.
Dark, scaly, and bumpy skin on the outside of the ring
Itchy and red borders around the skin.
Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Thickened, brittle nails which may crumble
Yellow/brown discoloration of nails
Appearance of yellow/white or orange/brown streaks on the nails.
Pain or discomfort around the nail area
Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis)
Rashes and redness around the diaper area of babies and toddlers for more than 3 days.
Pain and crying while urinating, diaper changes and during defecating.
Can affect the sleep pattern
Scalp Rash (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
Skin flakes on scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache, and shoulders
Greasy, itchy, scaly, or crusty scalp
Appearance of yellow/brown patches on eyebrows, lips, eyelashes, or even other parts of the body
Eyes
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye redness and difficulty opening eyes in the morning
Appearance of sticky or watery fluids from the eye
Mild scratching, itching, or burning sensation
Bright lights hurt your eyes
Allergies – Stuffy nose (Allergic Rhinitis)
Sneezing
Stuffy nose or runny nose
Itchy nose, eye, or throat
Typically, more than seven days of continuous symptoms
Nose
Allergies – Stuffy nose (Allergic Rhinitis)
Sneezing
Stuffy nose or runny nose
Itchy nose, eye, or throat
Typically, more than 7 days of continuous symptoms
Mouth
Oral Fungal Infection (Oral Thrush)
White or creamy-white spots/patches on the lips, inside of the mouth, tongue, and/or the roof of the mouth
Cottage cheese-like appearance
Patches can be scraped off
Dry mouth and/or loss of taste
Cold Sores (Oral Herpes Labialis)
Rash or bump around the border of the lip
The presence of clear, sticky fluid around the rash
Itching, tingling, or burning before the appearance of the rash
Redness or inflamed skin around the rash
Canker sores (Oral Aphthous Ulcer)
Painful and shallow White- or cream-coloured ulcers with a raised red border that are round or oval
Presence of ulcers inside cheeks, lips, sides of tongue, roof, and floor of the mouth
Less than 1cm in diameter
Stomach
Heartburn / Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Burping/stomach acid rises from the stomach into the mouth
Burning feeling in the stomach or lower chest rising to the neck
Trouble getting a good night’s sleep because of heartburn
Pain in the middle of the upper stomach area
Nausea
Hemorrhoids
Itching, burning, or swelling (with or without pain) around the anal / rectum area
Bright red blood during/after bowel movement
Constipation and difficulty in having a bowel movement
Presence of a lump in the anal / rectum area
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Pain or burning in the upper stomach area
Bloated or feeling of fullness after eating meals
Nausea or vomiting
Pinworms
Detection of worms in stool or near anus
Anal itching, especially at night
Restless sleep
There may be itching in your vaginal area if adult worms move there
Feeling irritable and having trouble concentrating
Abdominal pain that comes and goes
Other
Muscle aches and pains (Musculoskeletal sprains and strains)
Pain, swelling, or tenderness (light to medium)
Redness or bruising
Limited motion and muscle weakness
Injury is associated with overworking or muscle/joint injured
Headache
Pain, tightness, and pressure on both sides of the head and across the forehead
Pressure in the shoulders and back of the neck
Pain can be severe and throbbing, aggravated by physical activity
It can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, light sensitivity, and a visual sensation (aura) just before or at the beginning of the headache.
Other Health Concerns
Our minor ailments assessment also covers muscle aches, pains, headaches, and more, offering pain management and relief strategies.
Langford Pharmacy is committed to providing comprehensive minor ailments and contraception assessment, ensuring access to the information and care you need for various health issues.
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