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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This page gives you information about your immunoglobulin treatment.
Your kidney mass has been surgically removed and analysed by our pathology department. It has been confirmed as a renal cell carcinoma (a kidney cancer).
This page gives you information about having a robotically assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) and answers some of the questions that you may have.
We know that it's not always easy staying in hospital when most of the patients are young children. We have facilities especially for our teenage patients and do our best to meet your needs while you're with us.
This leaflet gives you information about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy, with a transrectal ultrasound scan, as an outpatient. Your appointment is at the Endoscopy Ward located in the Endoscopy Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Please report to the Endoscopy Department receptionist on arrival at the hospital.
Ward 5B is our Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and assesses patients who have a confirmed or probable surgical condition. It is located on the fifth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The TFCC refers to a number of structures, including ligaments and cartilage, which connect the two forearm bones and the wrist joint.
This page provides information for renal patients and answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a temporary dialysis catheter. It also explains the benefits and risks of the procedure.
If you look after someone of any age and provide unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without your help, then you are a carer.
You may get a sore mouth, ulcers or general sensitivity. Mucositis is the term given for inflammation and ulceration which can happen in the mouth and continue through the body.
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to continue to seek urgent medical help if they have symptoms of a potentially serious illness or health condition.
This page gives you information and advice about how to manage the effects of fatigue after a brain injury.
Your child has had an injury to the arm which has been diagnosed as a buckle fracture. This injury is treated like a sprain and will not cause any long-term problems. The following information aims to explain what a buckle fracture is and how to support a child while it heals.
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 performing Intermittent Self-Dilatation (ISD).
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
This page gives you information about pressure damage and moisture associated skin damage, how it develops and what can be done to prevent it.
This page gives you information about under-breast soreness (intertrigo) including how the condition can be treated and managed.
This page provides information on wound care after your skin surgery
This page gives you information about what to expect when you come in to the Mayhill Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for a procedure or day surgery.