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… Lung function tests (Breathing tests) What is a lung function test? A “lung function test” is a procedure performed to give us accurate information about … What is a lung function test? A “lung function test” is a procedure performed to give us … be told your results at your next clinic appointment, or a letter may be sent to your GP or the doctor who referred …
… dissolves dead tissue called eschar, which is caused by a burn. It is important to remove eschar so that the healing … The health care professional cleans your wound and applies a wet soak for two hours/or overnight. This is to ensure that … painkillers beforehand. The application itself takes just a few minutes. The gel is applied to your burn and an …
… during their short visit to the blood clinic. How is a blood test done? Before your child has their blood test we can use a spray that numbs the skin. It works quickly and doesn’t … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Contact …
… certain MRI and CT scans we may need to inject you with a dye, to help with the diagnosis. We usually inject it into a vein in your arm or hand. Sometimes this dye can escape … you. This is known as ‘extravasation’ and can result in a swelling. It can also cause temporary pain but this should …
… not always caused by liver disease. Newborn babies have a higher than normal number of red blood cells. The body … ones. As these blood cells break down, the body produces a waste product called bilirubin. When bilirubin levels in … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Prolonged …
… pregnancy? Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy is a common occurrence, with up to 25% of women experiencing … you will be asked some brief questions by one of our experienced nurses. If you do not need emergency … Bristol based help line, online support and a directory of services for all parents Mothers for Mothers | Postnatal …
… Bristol Weight Loss, Metabolic, and Bariatric Surgery Unit Our team is here to help you on your journey to achieve long … health and wellbeing. Having weight loss surgery is a big decision. You will have to think about it carefully … Buccal. You will need to buy over the counter chewable A-Z multivitamins and take them twice a day. This will help you …
… Cholangio-pancreatography). What is an ERCP? This is a medical examination performed to diagnose and treat … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. Please inform us if you have any … appropriate painkillers. You will be required to stay in our day case unit for 6 hours. Please make arrangements for …
… Mallet fingers What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is caused by rupture of the tendon to the tip … Sometimes, the tendon may pull off its bony attachment. As a result, you are unable to straighten your finger tip on its … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals …
… Barium swallow Your doctor has requested that you have a barium swallow. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a barium swallow? It is an examination of the oesophagus … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Barium swallow …