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… vary in their appearance. They are often first noticed as a scab that bleeds and does not heal completely or a new lump on the skin. Basal cell carcinomas can develop as a nodule that progressively and slowly enlarges. Some Basal …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… referral from your GP North Bristol NHS Trust has formed a partnership with InHealth Group, who run the Community … The InHealth booking team will phone you to organise a date and time for your X-ray. Patient choice is important … team if: You are under 18 years of age. You need to use a hoist at your appointment. You need hospital transport to …
… pain or bleeding in early pregnancy. You must have had a positive pregnancy test and be more than 6 weeks pregnant … bleeding but some women find that their bleeding is due to a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This is frequently a devastating and upsetting diagnosis. Please consider …
… 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 …
… Mallet fingers What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is caused by rupture of the tendon to the tip … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is …
… 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 …