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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This page provides you with information about having a capsule sponge test.
This page gives you information about using an ambulatory pump to receive chemotherapy treatment at home.
The information on this page is a guide for patients and carers about vitrectomy surgery.
Advice for patients, carers and visitors
You may have your treatment given to you:
Microbiology
Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.
This page gives you information about minoxidil and its use, including the possible side effects.
This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided lung/pleural biopsy. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.
This page gives you information about having a laparoscopic removal of fallopian tube(s) and ovary(ies):
You have had an endometrial biopsy and/or a hysteroscopy performed. The results of the hysteroscopy have been discussed with you today. This page will give you information about what to expect after having a hysteroscopy and when to expect the results from an endometrial biopsy.
The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
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.
This page gives you information on care following your gastroscopy.
Cancer Support Workers are part of your hospital team. We help people with cancer feel safe, listened to, and supported.
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.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography to distinguish normal and abnormal Haemoglobins. Tests include:
Information about breastfeeding in the first few hours and days, including your baby’s feeding cues
This page gives you information about your oesophageal manometry test. Any questions that you may have will be answered by a member of the clinic staff. Your appointment is at the Gastrointestinal (GI) Laboratory located in the GI/Lung Function Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. You should report to the receptionist in the Lung Function Department on arrival.