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This page gives you information about how to manage or support bladder and bowel care needs of a person with dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of increasing neurological disorders (conditions affecting the brain). This could be a problem or difficulty with the person’s memory, thinking, concentration and other functions of the brain which may affect their daily functions such as toileting.

PTH can be assayed during a parathyroidectomy on an urgent basis (i.e. intra-operative PTH levels) however this must be booked with the laboratory at least a week in advance. Please contact the duty biochemist for further details if access to this service is required.

This page gives you information about the hormone coil recommended by your doctor.

Surgery to decompress a trigger finger is a last resort, since the majority of trigger fingers resolve with steroid injection

Liver cancer affects the liver and this is a large organ at the top right side of your abdomen that helps you to digest your food and removes toxins.

Thanks to donations, you have helped fund state-of-the-art equipment to provide faster diagnosis and more effective treatment for patients in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and beyond.

Individuals who are at continuous risk should have their antibody levels tested every six months. Reinforcing doses of vaccine should be given if serology indicates that antibody levels are below a protective antibody titre of at least 0.5 IU/mL (WHO 2010).

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) is a public benefit corporation established under the National Health Service Act 2006.

This page provides information for renal patients and answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a tunnelled dialysis catheter. It also explains the benefits and risks of the procedure.

This page gives you information about the medication nortriptyline which you have been prescribed to reduce the pain of vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is pain in the vulva (area around the outside of the vagina) that lasts at least 3 months but does not have a specific cause.

This page gives you information about an endometrial biopsy, what to expect after the procedure and when you will receive the results.

This page explains why your child has an appointment for the Neurodevelopmental Clinic at either Gloucestershire Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital and why it is important for your child to attend their appointment.

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This page explains what High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) is and why it is part of your treatment. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about HFNO. The information on this page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.

You have been advised to have a colonoscopy to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you have an understanding of this procedure and the preparation involved.

Your doctor has recommended a temporal artery biopsy. This page will explain: What temporal arteritis is Why you might need this test How the test is done What happens afterwards Please ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Do you feel that you are in a daily battle with your pain? Is your mind full of thoughts, fears, frustrations or muddle? Do you feel like you are always rushing? Does your mind and body feel disconnected? Mindfulness can help you find a calmer way to live life despite having pain.

This is a procedure designed to straighten the finger, and is something that people usually opt to do because of restriction in the function of the hand as a result of Dupuytren’s disease

A Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) is an investigation which allows your small bowel to be viewed. This is past the point where traditional endoscopy, such as gastroscopy (looking in to your stomach) or colonoscopy (looking at your large bowel) can reach. This page gives you information about having a VCE and answers some of the commonly asked questions. It is important that you read this page before having the investigation. If you have diabetes, you may need specific advice regarding your medication. The doctor will discuss this with you. The appointment will take less than 1 hour.

If you, or someone you care for, has dementia, delirium or other difficulties with communication, being in a new environment or meeting unfamiliar people can feel upsetting or confusing.