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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This page gives you information about the radiotherapy and what will happen during treatment. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.
This page gives you information about the care available from the Long Covid Psychology Service. It explains the types of concerns we can help with and what to expect during your first appointment.
You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.
This page provides information about major head and neck surgery including the risks involved and what to expect when you go home.
The pavlik harness is designed to gently position your baby’s hips to help them to develop normally.
This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided bone biopsy. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.
This page is for patients who are having a trial without their indwelling urinary catheter (TWOC).
We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.
This page aims to answer any questions you may have about taking rifampicin and clindamycin for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you.
You have been referred to the Gynaecology Rapid Access Clinic for assessment and/or treatment. Our priority is to confirm or exclude a diagnosis of gynaecological cancer. You should be prepared to be available throughout the process and to attend any further tests or appointments, approximately a total of 6 weeks. Tests may include bloods tests, MRI, CT and pre-assessment appointments. This page provides information about the clinic and the investigations or treatments that may be offered during your visit.
This page gives you information about the surgical management of miscarriage and answers the commonly asked questions about this operation.
This page gives you information about scleral contact lenses, including how to insert the lenses and the care and cleaning needed.
Miscarriage can have a major emotional effect on individuals, couples and their families. Feelings of loss, grief or a sense of failure can sadly be common. When miscarriage happens 3 or more times, it is called recurrent miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss. This affects around 1 in every 100 couples. We are sorry that you have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss and hope that this page will give you some information and signpost you to further support to help during difficult times.
This page gives you information about Urinary Tract Infections (commonly known as a UTI) and how they can be treated, managed and prevented. Also included are the common symptoms of UTI’s.
Cheltenham A&E has a consultant-led Emergency Department from 8am - 8pm and a nurse-led Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU) from 8pm - 8am
The information on this page is a guide for patients and carers about vitrectomy surgery.
You have been offered a treatment to your oesophagus (gullet) called Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA). This page contains information about the treatment and will hopefully answer any questions that you may have. It is important that you read this information so that you understand why you have been recommended for this treatment and what it involves.
This leaflet gives you information on care following your gastroscopy and Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) or Endoscopic mucosal Resection (EMR).
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