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… to function properly. Malnutrition can occur if: You have a low body weight. You have recently lost weight. You have a reduced appetite. You have increased need for nutrition due … times try eating smaller portions but more often. Ask for a milky drink such as a glass of hot or cold milk, Horlicks, …
… 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 …
… After a burn injury - The next step After a burn injury … you have been discharged from hospital you should contact our GP or your team. Thoughts and feelings A burn injury … without help, speak to your nurse as soon as possible. Services can take time to arrange and there are criteria for …
… Phosphate (also known as phosphorus) is found in a variety of foods. It is needed for healthy bones. The … is well absorbed by your body. Additives can have a large effect on your blood phosphate levels. Choose fresh, … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Managing …
… Vertebroplasty Your doctor has requested that you have a vertebroplasty. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a vertebroplasty? Vertebroplasty is used to relieve the pain … cancer and trauma. The procedure involves injecting a substance called “bone cement” into the vertebral body …
… 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 …
… DXA scan for osteoporosis What is a DXA scan? A DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is used to … bones in order to see if you have osteoporosis. It uses a very low dose of radiation - less than you would get if you …
… 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 …
… nuclear medicine scans at North Bristol NHS Trust. What is a nuclear medicine scan? A Nuclear Medicine scan is a way of … and are over 18 years old. Due to the radiation used for our scans, we may ask you to attend alone for some parts of … the injection or to allocate it to a different patient on our waiting list. If I am taking tablets or other drugs, do I …