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… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, maintain a healthy BMI and get a cough treated. Pelvic floor exercises …
… 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 …
… 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 … …
… up of fats, proteins and sugar (carbohydrate). Lactose is a type of sugar (carbohydrate) that is in milk and milk … Primary lactase deficiency Primary lactase deficiency is a lifelong genetic condition (runs in families). It is most … calcium. The body makes vitamin D from sunlight on your skin. In the UK there is not enough sunshine in autumn or …
… Neck Injuries Your neck is made up of a number of bones bound together by strong discs and … and tearfulness can also occur. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. It is reassuring to know that most … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … Your neck is made up of a number of bones …
… 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're introducing 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're introducing online letters for …
… 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 …
… the treatment. This page has 3 sections: Section A: anticoagulation and warfarin, side effects, general advice … Section B: Anticoagulation Monitoring Service (warfarin clinic) at Southmead Hospital (North Bristol NHS Trust). … Hospitals Bristol and Weston). You will also be given a yellow Warfarin Anticoagulant Therapy Package which …
… complications will develop. Some of the benefits include: A quicker return of normal bowel function. Reduced chest infections. A quicker return to usual mobility. Decreased fatigue. … will be sent a date to attend the pre-operative assessment clinic, where trained staff will carry out routine tests that …