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… - what happens when you're admitted to hospital with a chest injury? This page is for patients diagnosed as having a rib or chest injury. Chest injuries are extremely common … Physiotherapy. Chest drain(s). Very occasionally surgery is required to stabilise the fractures. In severe …
… sphincter that is relatively common in people who have had a vaginal delivery (it affects 1 in 5). What is the OASI … It will be at Southmead Hospital, Cotswold outpatients, on a Wednesday afternoon. It will usually be 12 weeks after … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Obstetric …
… is for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a colonic transit study. We hope the following information … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a colonic transit study? It is an examination that evaluates … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Colonic …
… Vertebroplasty Your doctor has requested that you have a vertebroplasty. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a vertebroplasty? Vertebroplasty is used to relieve the pain … cancer and trauma. The procedure involves injecting a substance called “bone cement” into the vertebral body …
… Rhizolysis Your doctor has requested that you have a rhizolysis procedure. We hope the following information … What is Rhizolysis or radiofrequency lesioning? This is a technique that deliberately damages the nerve that supplies … that is caused by the facet joints. Why do I need to have a Rhizolysis treatment? If you have had success from facet …
… when to seek help What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a medical problem causing weakness of the muscles on one side … face. It is usually temporary - with most people making a full recovery within two to three months. It comes on … symptoms of Bell’s palsy often occur very quickly, over a few hours or overnight. The weakness or paralysis usually …
… bodies in children If your child has ingested (swallowed) a super strong magnet Super strong magnets can also be called … 7-14 times stronger than traditional magnets and can be a variety of shapes, most often balls or discs. Today, your child has been discharged after swallowing of a super strong magnet. Even though the magnet has not passed …
… DXA scan for osteoporosis What is a DXA scan? A DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is used to … bones in order to see if you have osteoporosis. It uses a very low dose of radiation - less than you would get if you …
… Nerve root blocks Your doctor has requested that you have a nerve root block to help diagnose the cause of your pain. … the nerve root. Afterwards you will be asked to sit in our waiting room for 20-30 minutes so that we can ensure you … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Nerve root …
… after your relative/friend believe that there has been a change in their condition indicating that they are dying … or visitors at any time. Purple Butterfly Volunteers. Our Purple Butterfly volunteers are available most weekdays … or visitors at any time. Purple Butterfly Volunteers. Our Purple Butterfly volunteers are available most weekdays …