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… 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 …
… polysomnography. What is an actigraphy? Actigraphy is a non-invasive way to find out your sleep patterns by … happy to help. Your responsibility as a patient Outpatient services at North Bristol NHS Trust are in great demand. Even … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Actigraphy …
… right portion size to eat What is potassium? Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. It helps our nerves, muscles and heart to work well. Our kidneys help to control the level of potassium in the … Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. It helps our nerves, muscles and heart to work well. Our kidneys help …
… removed? The PEG is held in place inside your stomach by a circular piece of plastic (the internal flange) about the size of a 10 pence coin. This is what stops it being accidentally … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. Please inform us if you are allergic to …
… 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've introduced 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've introduced online letters 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 …
… This page contains information for patients who have had a CT colonoscopy at North Bristol NHS Trust. What can I … 111, your GP, or go to the nearest Emergency Department (A&E): Severe abdominal pain. Bleeding from your rectum … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. It's okay to …
… Cholangio-pancreatography). What is an ERCP? This is a medical examination performed to diagnose and treat … the Endoscopy department (Gate 13) 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 …