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The Epilepsy team provides assessment, advice and information for people with a diagnosis of epilepsy.

by Jyothsna Chennupati

Lumps and bumps may present anywhere in the hand and wrist. The vast majority entirely harmless. Many of these lumps are referred to as tumours – a word which many people associate with cancer. The word itself is derived from the Latin word meaning swelling or protuberance, and the word itself does not imply any cancerous growth.

The early pregnancy assessment clinic is an emergency service if you are between 7 and 15 weeks pregnant and experience pain or bleeding.

Our acute hospitals at Cheltenham and Gloucester are extremely busy and an increasing number of in-patients with COVID-19 is adding to the pressure on services this week

This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. We recommend monitoring co-trimoxazole levels in patients with renal failure and/or high dose co-trimoxazole therapy. They can also be useful for monitoring absorption in neutropenic patients.

The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.

Cancer of the vulva is a rare cancer and it can affect anyone that has a vulva. Vulva is the name given to the skin outside of the body that surrounds the opening of the vagina. This cancer mainly affects older women above the age of 65 years.

Womb cancer is cancer that affects the womb (uterus). It's most common in women who've been through menopause.

No specific patient preparation is required.

If other investigations required please check CSF Sample Requirements for further details.

by Dr Giovanna Sheiybani

Microbiology

You may have your treatment given to you:

Amino acids play a crucial role as building blocks of proteins and as intermediates in metabolism and are implicated in several metabolic defects.

Today you have had treatment known as Loop Diathermy (LLETZ) to remove an abnormality on your cervix (neck of the womb); this is called Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). This page gives you information about what to expect after the treatment and in the future.

This page has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about your polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis.

This page gives you information about having an endoanal ultrasound scan. Your appointment will be at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI) located in the GI/Lung Function Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Please report to Lung Function Department reception on arrival at the hospital.

For diagnostic purposes, the oestradiol results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination and other findings.