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If you have not opened your digital letter in the portal, you’ll receive a printed letter in the post as normal, so you don’t need to do anything.
There are often different views in collected evidence on any subject, so you need to be careful not to promote a single view as this would be a biased
They tend to reach their peak around 7 to 14 days after your last radiotherapy session, so do not be alarmed if they worsen.
This is not painful and is carried out by using tiny biopsy forceps through the scope.
However, it's considered best practice and encouraged by HEE.
Remember there is no Microbiology laboratory at CGH, so do NOT pod samples to pathology.
Do not travel home by public transport after you have had your PD catheter inserted. You should ask a relative or friend to drive you home by car.
You will be seen by a nurse who will ask you questions about your medical and urological history.
Please list the tests of particular interest so that some priority can be given to analysis if plasma volumes are small.
Please follow the instructions provided by your healthcare professional.
A follow up appointment will be arranged by your consultant. You will receive the appointment details in the post.
A soft tissue injury is often caused by over stretching a muscle or ligament.
A caesarean section is the birth of your baby by way of an abdominal operation.
Your emotional recovery is very important and you should share any worries you may have so that we can help support you.
Your judgement may be affected so do not make any important decisions or sign any legal documents. Be careful if using social media.
If you notice any skin damage around the stoma such as dryness, redness, pain or stickiness, this can be a sign of infection, so please contact a healthcare
If this is the case, you will be informed and the doctor will communicate the results by letter within 6 to 8 weeks.
Apply regularly as advised by your doctor or nurse.
We are actively identifying patients who may be suitable and arranging for one-stop treatment when they so wish.
The catheter is held in place by an internal balloon which will stop it from falling out. Your urine may be quite bloody after the operation.