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… sympathetic blocks Your doctor has requested that you have a nerve root block either to help diagnose the cause of your … pain or try to relieve it. We hope that the following information will answer some of the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a nerve root? Nerve roots exit the spinal cord and divide …
… and/or vomiting. It can also cause tummy pain and a raised temperature. It is usually caused by a virus, and most children are able to recover at home with … symptoms which last up to 2 weeks, but most cases last for a much shorter time. What can I do to help? If your child has …
… Eating less phosphate from additives Information for kidney patients who need to lower the … Itchy skin. How do I eat less phosphate additives? If a food contains phosphate additives, you will see the name or … at North Bristol NHS Trust: Nutrition & Dietetics Patient Information (Kidney Disease) | North Bristol NHS …
… Pleural aspiration (thoracocentesis) What is a pleural aspiration? A pleural aspiration (also known as a thoracocentesis, … and CT scans of your lungs, which will give additional information about the cause of the pleural effusion or …
… (HSG) Your doctor has requested that you have a hysterosalpingogram. We hope the following information will answer some of the questions you may have … us as soon as you can on Monday morning and we will try our best to give you an appointment within the 10 days as …
… is for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a gastrostomy - sometimes referred to as a RIG … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. You will be asked to change into a … number is on your appointment letter. References BSIR Patient leaflet [Accessed April 2024] © North Bristol NHS …
… Vertebroplasty Your doctor has requested that you have a vertebroplasty. We hope the following information will answer some of the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a vertebroplasty? Vertebroplasty is used to relieve the pain …
… How to care for your wound to aid wound healing Glue A special wound glue has been used. It is designed to hold … its own. Do not pick or encourage the glue off. Too early a removal will increase the risk of scarring and may … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … How to care for your wound to aid wound …
… prevent further swelling. You may have been provided with a sling to support the arm. If so, use it. Frozen peas or crushed ice in a damp tea towel can be applied to the painful area. For … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … Following injury, your shoulder may be …
… where radiological examinations are carried out using a variety of equipment. Radiologists are the doctors who are … images of the body. The magnet in the scanner collects information and sends it to the computer in the control room … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Your MRI Scan …