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Self-help guides

If it's not a medical emergency and you're unsure about what to do next, our self-help guides can suggest next steps to deal with common health problems.

Self-help guide: Abdominal pain

Self-help advice for adults with abdominal pain

Self-help guide: Coronavirus - COVID-19

Advice for people who may have coronavirus (COVID-19)

Self-help guide: Cough

Advice for people over the age of 5 with a cough

Self-help guide: Fever in adults

Advice on managing the symptoms of fever in adults

Self-help guide: Lower back pain

Advice for people aged 16 years or more with pain in their lower back

Self-help guide: Sore throat

Advice for people aged 3 years or more with the symptoms of a sore throat