Symptoms and Diseases
What you need to know
Acne (adults/adolescents)
Allergies
Bulbs
Angina
Anxiety
Mouth ulcers
Smoking cessation and smoking withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, flatulence and aerophagia
Bruises and hematomas
Cold sores or herpes labialis
Acute benign bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin burns
Hair loss or alopecia
Muscle strain
Conjunctivitis, eye and eyelid disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, calluses and partridge eyes
Heat stroke or sunstroke
Sunburn and sun allergy
Curvatures
Muscle cramp
Cystitis and urinary tract infection
Itching or pruritus
Teeth and gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Difficult digestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis and other joint pains
Anal pain
Ear pain and wax plugs
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils and anthrax
Scabies
Flu and flu-like conditions
"Hangover
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal crises)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disorder)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, motion sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot
Nail fungus
Vaginal mycosis or candidiasis
Nausea and vomiting
Panaris
Morning-after pill
Insect bites
Superficial wounds and cuts
Lice, nits and crabs
Weight gain and obesity
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Painful periods or dysmenorrhea
Rhinopharyngitis
Head cold or coryza
Hay fever and other allergic rhinitis
Nosebleeds or epistaxis
Dry mouth or xerostomia
Dry eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy tests
Torticollis and neck pain
Cough
Menopausal disorders and hot flashes
Warts
Intestinal worms
Dizziness
Muscle Strain Imagine starting your weekly sports session without warming up properly, and suddenly, an intense, lightning-like pain shoots through you, like a stab in the thigh or calf. It's probably a muscle strain. What You Need to Know A muscle strain results from the rupture of muscle fibers, comparable to a rope tearing. This can lead to the formation of a hematoma and swelling (edema) in the affected area. What to Avoid - Do not massage the affected area, as this could worsen the hematoma. - Do not apply hot compresses to the strained muscle. - Do not try to continue your physical activity. Good Practices For Prevention - Warm up thoroughly before any physical activity, especially in winter. - Practice your sport progressively and regularly. - Drink plenty of water during your sessions. In Case of a Muscle Strain - Apply a cooling spray, an ice pack (wrapped in a light cloth) or a cold water compress. Repeat the application several times a day. - Compress the injured area with an elastic bandage. - If the pain is intense, take a painkiller like paracetamol (for self-medication, up to 3 g per day maximum; NEVER exceed 4 g per day, due to the risk of severe liver poisoning). Avoid aspirin, which promotes bleeding. - Consult your doctor if no improvement is observed within 3 days, to monitor progress, prevent complications, and determine the appropriate time for muscle rehabilitation. Medications and Aids Thermal packs alternating hot and cold, such as PHYSIOPACK® cushions or URGO FROID® spray, can help relieve pain. Attention: Always place a thin cloth between the skin and the ice pack, as direct cold can cause burns!