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For this period of time, you should not: Drive a car, motorbike or ride a bicycle Drink alcohol Operate machinery or do anything requiring skill or judgement
Is the skin blistering, peeling or flaking? Does the area feel more painful or hot to touch?
Systolic 150 or more OR Diastolic 100 or more
You have seen red or pinkish urine or you have been told you have blood in your urine. You have been told you have a possible cancer.
If you are experiencing symptoms that need urgent or same-day advice, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or 999 accordingly.
Do not use harsh soaps or perfumes on or around the wound site.
If these stitches break or fall out before the 6 to 8 weeks or the ‘cuff’ is visible, please contact your haemodialysis unit straight away.
Tell the nurse or doctor looking after you if you have fallen in the last year or are worried about falling Use your call bell if you need help to move
Severe pain in the neck, chest or abdomen. Vomiting blood or bowel motion turns black. Abdominal pain and/or bloating.
Referrals are usually made by your GP, midwife or healthcare professional.
If you have any questions about the biopsy or if you need advice, please contact the Colposcopy Helpline.
If your wound becomes hot, swollen and/or sore, or begins to ooze, contact your GP for advice.
Rare complications include rupture or damage of the artery or debris from the narrowed artery dislodging, these can lead to bleeding or blockage of the
Should the pain in your foot increase or your ankle continue to swell or it becomes hot to touch then you need to seek further advice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do speak to this nurse or any other nurse on the ward.
There is no right or wrong way to respond to baby loss.
Do not chew gum or eat sugar free sweets. Do not smoke or use e-cigarettes or nicotine patches.
Please attend the Emergency Department urgently if you experience any worsening limb weakness or new loss of bladder or bowel control.
unexplained bleeding or bruising.
If your child needs urgent care If your child (age 16 or under) is unwell and needs urgent care, our specialist children's services are based at Gloucestershire