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… 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 … …
… How to treat your injured ankle An ankle sprain is a common injury and involves injury to the ligaments that … Reception Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … An ankle sprain is a common injury and …
… Pleural vent ambulatory device A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This page will explain what a pleural vent …
… Febrile convulsions It can be very frightening when a child has a febrile convulsion, but children usually recover well and … convulsions and gives some practical advice. What is a febrile convulsion? A febrile convulsion is a fit (a …
… (urethra). Enlargement of the prostate gland can lead to a blockage of the flow of urine. This can lead to various … arrive at the Imaging Department and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless … appropriate painkillers. You will be required to stay in our day case unit for about 4 hours. Occasionally one night …
… previously learnt exercises. The exercise video shows a range of options for each exercise. Occasionally, individuals are taught a slightly different exercise or may have been advised not to perform a certain exercise. If you do not recognise the exercise, …
… injection (block) 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 … nerve roots may cause pain in the neck and/or arm. A cervical nerve root block may provide some pain relief, but …
… 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 …
… oesophageal stent insertion? The oesophagus, or gullet, is a hollow, muscular tube which takes food from the mouth down … the Imaging department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Oesophageal …
… through the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage which first occurs around 90 minutes after you fall … image below shows the stages of sleep we move through in a typical night. Non REM stage 1 is light sleep and Non REM … stage 3 is deep sleep. What are parasomnias? Parasomnia is a word used to describe unusual behaviours that occur during …