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… 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 …
… is for patients whose doctor has requested they have a liver biopsy. We hope the following information will answer … You will arrive at Gate 19 and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless … You will arrive at Gate 19 and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless …
… 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 …
… Do you have a small appetite? Appetite and health Having a good appetite is important to make sure your body gets all … may be harmful for your health. Once you are well or a healthy weight you can return to healthy eating. Possible …
… 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 … …
… the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a venous vascular malformation? Venous vascular malformations … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) 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 area for 4 hours. You will be able to eat and …
… (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 …