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… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… severe pain that lasts for several hours may indicate a leakage of fluid from the areas where the bowel and stomach has been joined together. This is a serious complication, which fortunately happens rarely. … tablet to be chewed twice a day (morning and evening). A-Z Multivitamin and Mineral: You will need to buy chewable A-Z …
… The most important message is to drink plenty and follow a balanced, healthy diet such as that shown in the Eat well … when trying to limit the amount we eat. Please see our diet sheet on how to reduce salt in the diet ( How to eat … Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for our health, and people that eat plenty of fruits and …
… where radiological examinations are carried out using a variety of equipment. Radiologists are the doctors who are … referred for an MRI scan. The results will go back to the clinic that referred you. What is a MRI scan? The MRI scanner … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Your MRI Scan …
… Managing at home with your arm in a polysling after shoulder surgery Introduction This page … no-one to help you, you may need a referral to Community Services for help at home. If you are assessed as needing it, Community Services can provide assistance with washing and dressing, …
… Introduction You have been advised by your doctor to have a Computerised Tomography investigation, more commonly called a CT scan. This leaflet explains what a CT is, the benefits and risks, and what the virtual …
… 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 …
… 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 … …