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… 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 …
… 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 …
… is for patients whose doctor has requested they have a liver biopsy. We hope the following information will answer … You will arrive at Gate 19 and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless … You will arrive at Gate 19 and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless …
… and returning to normal activities. You will be given a choice of special nourishing supplement drinks called ‘fortijuce’ and ‘fortisip’, in a variety of flavours. These are nutritional supplements … for 4-5 days, it is important that you remember to bring a few things in with you, or get a family member to bring …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… radiologist thinks they would benefit from treating a narrowing in their blood vessel with special balloon or stent coated with a drug called paclitaxel. We hope to following information … about this procedure. What is paclitaxel? Paclitaxel is a drug used to prevent the smooth muscle cells in your blood …
… for CT colonography at North Bristol NHS Trust with a 100ml bottle of Gastrografin for preparation. Please … is very variable. Please make sure you have easy access to a toilet during this 2 day preparation period. It is very … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Imaging …
… 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 …