Minor
ailments are generally defined as conditions that will resolve on their own and
can be reasonably self-diagnosed. Minor ailments include common conditions such
as headaches, back pain, insect bites, diaper rash, heartburn or indigestion,
nasal congestion, etc. Minor ailments can also be defined as
“common or self-limiting or uncomplicated conditions which can be diagnosed and
managed without medical intervention. While most
individuals self-manage minor ailments with over-the-counter medications, it is
estimated that general practitioners spend approximately 18 per cent1 or more
of their time treating patients with these types of conditions.
Minor ailments have been defined in several ways in the literature. A minor ailment is defined as a
health complaint which, by simple actions, patients can usually treat on their
own or with advice from a health care professional.
Some studies have defined minor ailments according to a list of 12 conditions
as a reflection of available over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, or as a reflection
of pharmacists’ extended permission to dispense prescription drugs (“care at
the chemist” scheme). In the present
study we have chosen the following definition of minor ailment: A health
complaint which, with simple actions, patients can handle themselves.
Simple actions in this context are self-care which does not involve a doctor;
for instance seeking advice in a pharmacy, asking acquaintances, taking OTC
drugs, staying in bed, or using self-certified work absence. Minor ailments
(MA) contribute to a considerable amount of the total workload for general
practitioners and thereby represent poor utilization of doctors’ resources
LIST OF MINOR AILMENTS
From the
Regulations to the Pharmacy Act,
2014
Ø Allergic Rhinitis
Ø Calluses and Corns
Ø Contact Allergic Dermatitis
Ø Dandruff
Ø Dysmenorrhea
Ø Dyspepsia
Ø Emergency Contraception
Ø Fungal Infections of the Skin
Ø Gastro - esophageal Reflux Disease
Ø Hemorrhoids
Ø Herpes Simplex
Ø Impetigo
Ø Mild Acne
Ø Mild Headache
Ø Mild to Moderate Eczema
Ø Mild Urticaria (including bites and
stings)
Ø Minor Joint Pain
Ø Minor Muscle Pain
Ø Minor Sleep Disorders
Ø Nasal Congestion
Ø Nausea
Ø Nicotine dependence
Ø Non-infectious Diarrhea
Ø Oral Fungal Infection (thrush)
Ø Oral Ulcers
Ø Threadworms and Pinworms
Ø Upper respiratory tract conditions
(cough, nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, fever, headache, malaise)
Ø Urinary Tract Infection
(uncomplicated)
Ø Vaginal Candidiasis
Ø Warts (excluding facial and genital)
Ø
Xerophthalmia
(dry eyes)
Ø
Burns & Scalds
Ø
Chicken Pox
Ø
Coughs
Ø
Earache
Ø
Measles
Ø
Minor Cuts & Grazes
Ø
Mumps
Ø
Nose Bleeds
Ø
Sprains
Ø
Stomach Ache
Ø
Temperature
Ø Colds
Ø
Threadworms
Ø
Sore Throats/Tonsillitis
Ø
Flu
Ø
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Ø
German Measles (Rubella)
Ø
Measles
Ø
Mumps
Ø
Back Pain
Ø Sunburn
Ø Nose
Bleeds
Ø Insect
Bites and Stings
Ø Head
Lice
MINOR AILMENTS DEFINITION
Allergic Rhinitis – more commonly referred to as hay fever, is an
inflammation of the nasal passages caused by allergic reaction to airborne
substances.
Treatment may include antihistamines
(systemic, ophthalmic, intranasal), decongestants (systemic, topical),
intranasal corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, intranasal anticholinergics.
Calluses and Corns Callus - Thickened skin due to chronic rubbing or irritation.
Localizedhyperplasia of the stratum corneum of the epidermis due to pressure or
friction.
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