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… is for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a gastrostomy - sometimes referred to as a RIG … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. You will be asked to change into a … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Gastrostomy … …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… root injection Your doctor has requested that you have a cervical nerve root block. We hope the following … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a cervical nerve root block? Cervical nerve roots leave the … a nerve is causing your pain by placing temporary numbing medicine in and around the nerve root in question. Why do I …
… How to treat your injured ankle An ankle sprain is a common injury and involves injury to the ligaments that … incidences of ankle sprain injuries will present to A&E each year. Most ankle sprains will heal within a few … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … An ankle sprain is a common injury and …