discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food

an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often causing vomiting and diarrhoea

practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases

maintaining an adequate amount of water in the body to support its functions

medicines available without a prescription to relieve symptoms of common illnesses

Stomach illness

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit covers recognizing and managing minor ailments such as rashes, bites, stings, allergies, coughs, colds, flu, and stomach illnesses.

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with digestion

an inflammation of the stomach and intestines

maintaining an adequate amount of water in the body

Hydration is important when you are sick as you need to replace lost fluids.

Hydration is not important when you are sick as it will make you feel worse.

Water is the best fluid to help maintain levels of hydration.

Sugary drinks are good to improve levels of hydration.

Which of the following statements are true?

Which of these is **not** a symptoms of gastroenteritis?

Antacids are an over-the-counter medicine that can be used to treat ...

Food poisoning is most likely to be a result of contaminated food ...

Which of the following are examples of maintaining good hygiene?

a common viral infection of the nose and throat

a more severe viral infection causing fever, body aches and fatigue

an area of irritated or swollen skin, often red and itchy

a reaction by the immune system to things that are usually harmless

Most minor illnesses can be cared for at home.

Most minor illnesses will require medical attention.

Most minor illnesses will always require prescription medication.

Most minor illnesses need rest and hydration to improve.

Most minor illnesses will always require over-the-counter medication.

Which of the following are true statements?

a severe, potentially life-threatening reaction

an irritating reaction that can be treated at home

a condition that will need medical attention

a rash that can be treated with natural oils

Complete the sentence: Anaphylaxis is ...

A sting can be be painful, you can get this from ...

Complete the sentence: Most shops will only sell over-the-counter medication to someone who is {{}}, or over.

Antihistamines are an over-the-counter medication that can help with symptoms of ...