Scotland's health information service

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Illnesses and conditions

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Symptoms and treatments of hundreds of diseases and illnesses, including advice on living with conditions such as cancer and diabetes.

Injuries

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Find out how to look after burns, cuts, sprains and strains, and when you should go to hospital.

Tests and treatments

Blood tests

Information on what to expect if you need a test or treatment, such as a blood test, biopsy, scan or surgery.

Healthy living

Healthy living

Find out what you can do to look after your mental and physical wellbeing with advice on stopping smoking, eating well and how to get enough exercise.

Care, support and rights

GP consultation

Information on accessing health and care services in Scotland, and your rights when using them.

Self-help guide

Assess your own symptoms.

Self-help guides

Services directory

Find a local service or group.

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Stoptober

Join the thousands quitting this Stoptober! Stop smoking for 28 days and you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

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Shape the future of health and social care

Join the conversation about the use of technology in supporting and creating your services.

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Go Sober for October

Be a Soberhero and go 31 days without alcohol this October

Trending

Every month we provide links to the most commonly requested topics

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Back problems

Back problems are very common and can be caused by staying in one position too long or lifting something awkwardly. Find out what you can do to treat these problems in the hours and days after injury.

Shingles

Shingles

Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is an infection of the nerve and the skin around it. Learn about shingles symptoms and treatments.

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Stomach ache and abdominal pain

A stomach ache is a term often used to refer to cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen). It's usually short-lived and is often not serious. Learn about stomach ache treatments.

Seasonal topics

Every month we provide links to the most commonly asked questions

Flu like illness

Self-help guide: Flu-like illness

Advice for people of all ages with the symptoms of cold or flu

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed on from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. Learn about the most common.

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Self-help guide: Sore throat

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