Chronic Conditions

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy often experience excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day. These sleep attacks can occur at any time, even during activities such as eating or driving.

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are long-term respiratory conditions that affect the airways, making it difficult for sufferers to breathe. While the conditions are different, both asthma and COPD symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Diabetes comes in two different forms. These are type 1 and type 2. Both types affect your blood sugar levels, but type 1 diabetes is usually genetic and type 2 diabetes is typically caused by lifestyle factors. Diabetes symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and blurred vision.

Hay fever is a condition that affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK. It is most commonly caused by an allergy to pollen. People suffering with the condition notice a varying severity in their symptoms and some will only notice symptoms at certain times of the year depending on exactly what kind of pollen they’re allergic to. Common symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose all of which can be relieved by PharmXtra treatments.

Eczema and psoriasis are both conditions characterised by dry skin. The main symptoms of both conditions include dry, red, itchy or scaly skin which can cause great discomfort. At PharmXtra, we provide a number of treatment options to help with these conditions.

Acne is a long-term skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become blocked by dead skin cells and oils. This will lead to the development of spots that can even leave permanent scarring. Acne, unfortunately, can affect people of all ages. Fortunately, there are a number of different medications that can treat different acne conditions that you can purchase from us.

Gout is a form of arthritis that most commonly affects the joints, particularly in the big toe. It is caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream causing crystals in the joints which can be very painful. At PharmXtra we provide effective options to managing and treating gout and its symptoms.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also known as IBS, is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes bloating, diarrhoea and stomach cramps in sufferers. Unfortunately, IBS is not curable, however, it is treatable with medication you can get from PharmXtra.

Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Symptoms are slow to develop and can often be confused with other conditions. The most common signs of an underactive thyroid are weight gain, tiredness and depression. Hypothyroidism can’t be prevented, but it can be treated by PharmXtra treatment options.