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… During the first 48-72 hours In the first few days, apply a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a damp tea towel to the painful/swollen area. This can be … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals We're introducing online letters for …
… providing the ‘push off’ power when walking and running. A calf strain involves damage to some of the muscle fibres … 3 days Avoid walking on the injured leg, use crutches or a stick if provided. When resting elevate the leg to … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals We're introducing online letters for …
… tube exchange Your doctor has requested that you have a nephrostomy tube exchange. We hope the following … every few months. This is because the urine often contains a gritty sediment which can block the tube. This will slow … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Nephrostomy …
… 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 …
… for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a barium meal. We hope the following information will answer … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a barium meal? It is an examination of the oesophagus (food … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Barium meal … …
… to function properly. Malnutrition can occur if: You have a low body weight. You have recently lost weight. You have a reduced appetite. You have increased need for nutrition due … times try eating smaller portions but more often. Ask for a milky drink such as a glass of hot or cold milk, Horlicks, …
… read this page if you are at risk of malnutrition or have a small appetite at the moment. Eating well can help you to … to function properly. Malnutrition can occur if you have: A low body weight. Recently lost a lot of weight. Been eating much less than usual. A high …
… 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 …