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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
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Post-transfusion purpura (PTP) is a delayed adverse reaction to a blood or platelet transfusion that occurs when the body has produced antibodies to the donor transfused platelet antigens. These antibodies destroy the patient's platelets leading to a rapid decline in platelet count. PTP usually presents 5–12 days after transfusion.
This page gives you information about care following your ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) procedure.
This page gives a brief introduction as to what to expect when visiting a patient in the Department of Critical Care (DCC) at Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General Hospital.
Epilepsy disrupts the normal electrical activity our brains use to communicate with the rest of the body, resulting in someone having a ‘seizure’ or a ‘fit.’
Here you will find all the latest news from our Rheumatology team/department
Oxalate is measured as part of the investigation of the underlying cause of renal stone disease, either primary (endogenous oxalate overproduction due to an inherited enzyme deficiency), or secondary (e.g. due to excessive intake of oxalate or its precursors, or due to gastrointestinal disease associated with fat malabsorption).
This page is a general guide for you, your family and friends.
Serum - paired samples may be required
Womb cancer is cancer that affects the womb (uterus). It's most common in women who've been through menopause.
This page gives you information about having ENTONOX® as pain relief during lower end endoscopic procedures.
This page gives you information about third and fourth degree tears following childbirth. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that over 90 in 100 women who have a vaginal delivery will experience some degree of perineal damage. The perineum is the area between the vagina and anus. Perineal tears are graded in severity from a first degree tear (a very minor tear) to a fourth degree tear (a major tear). The majority of women with a first or second degree tear can have it repaired by a midwife or doctor in most birth settings. Tears that are more complex need to be repaired by an experienced doctor on the Delivery Suite at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This page gives you information about your immunoglobulin treatment.
Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.
This ward specialises in gynaecology and is located on the ninth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Ward 4A is located on the fourth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Wrist fracture
This is a surgical removal of the Dupuytren's in which a skin graft is taken from your arm or hip