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How long have the symptoms been present?
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How long have the symptoms been present?
Usually, minor symptoms clear up within a couple of days. Diarrhoea, for example, is known as a 'self-limiting' illness since it will usually resolve itself in a couple of days. If symptoms persist, then it could be a sign of something more serious.
Be sure to listen carefully to what your customers tell you
Refer anyone who has prolonged symptoms to your pharmacist, as well as customers:
Don’t worry, you can come back and finish the assessment in your own time.
