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Some or all of the salivary glands can be affected and may lead to a reduction or total loss of saliva.
Can I eat or drink before the biopsy?
You can buy a squeezable bottle from your local high street pharmacy or online retailers, see examples below:
3.9 or under
Sedation or throat spray
or nodular prurigo.
, severe malabsorption or nephrotic syndrome).
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Bathing When you have a bath or a shower, put the CADD pump upright on a stool or chair near to you.
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Please bring any medication or special feeds that your child or young person may require.
If you would like further information or you have any questions, please speak to your anaesthetist.
Further information To learn more visit UK Metabolic Biochemistry Network or British Inherited Metabolic Disease Group
Perforation This is a tear or hole in the wall of the duodenum or bile duct. It can happen when therapy is undertaken.
For ease of interpretation it is recommended to take the levels at exactly 12 or 18 hours after the dose.
evidence of acidosis or alkalosis.
You should not return to work, look after dependants, cook or operate machinery. You should not drink any alcohol or take sleeping tablets.
If you are found not to have a cancer or an emergency condition you may need to see your GP or be referred less urgently to another doctor.
The medical and nursing teams will be better able to respond to any concerns or queries regarding medical/care issues.
If the child or young person is adopted. By court order.
