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The rash develops 2 to 4 days after the onset of fever, and spreads from the head to the body over the next 3 to 4 days.
The tube will be removed after about 5 days. Not all patients will need a tracheostomy.
Yes, you have a 50% risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next 5 years and beyond.
Trial short (5 minute) listening breaks away from class, particularly for information heavy subjects.
A raised temperature is common after the operation and your consultant may prescribe 5 days of antibiotics. Please complete the course as directed.
Major complications with endoscopic procedures are very rare (less than 3 in 10,000) and death arising from these is extremely rare (less than 1 in 30,000
If possible, we would like to collect and store up to 3 samples before the start of your treatment.
Stage 3 The cancer has spread in to the lymph nodes or to nearby organs such as the vagina or bladder.
This usually resolves in 2 to 3 days.
Any other visitors must wait outside the unit until one of the other 3 visitors has left.
The bleeding should stop completely within 3 weeks. We advise you to use sanitary towels following a miscarriage to reduce your risk of infection.
By the time you go home, your stoma pouch will need to be emptied, by you, on average up to 3 times per day.
A temporary ileostomy is usually reversed after a minimum of 3 months.
The amount of radiation is equal to the natural radiation we all receive from the atmosphere over a period of about 3 years.
Check that all solutions are in date and discard after the recommended amount of time after opening (typically 3 to 6 months).
Most people need 6 to 8 weeks off work and we advise you to wait for 3 months before returning to your normal activities.
The procedure will take about 1 to 2 hours, but you can expect to be in theatre and recovery for 3 to 4 hours.
You may also become slightly breathless; if this happens it should improve over a 3 to 4 week period.
Before you take your readings, rest for 5 minutes.
You will be in hospital for up to 3 to 4 days.