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It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
This page gives you information about varicose vein surgery and should help to answer any questions you may have.
A carpal boss is a bony lump which appears on the back of the hand at the junction between the wrist and the hand, known as the carpo-metacarpal joint. It is common and completely harmless.
This page gives you information about your child’s rheumatology blood tests and details of how to access a video to watch with your child.
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You may be offered a colposcopy if your cervical screening (smear test) finds abnormal cells in your cervix. Cervical screening is a way of preventing cancer by detecting and treating abnormalities early.
Blood Transfusion
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) cell count, microscopy & culture
This page gives you information about possible radiotherapy late effects.
If a health professional knows that women and girls in your family have had FGM, this means that you have a family history of FGM.
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This page gives you information about Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for the age-related eye conditions macular degeneration and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR). The aim of this page is to explain what to expect at all stages of the treatment and to answer some of the commonly asked questions.
If patient on high dose biotin therapy (>5mg/day) collect sample at least 8 hours after the last dose.
This page gives you instructions about how and when to start taking bowel prep before your gynaecological surgery.
This page provides information for a person and their carer, family or friend who has suffered an injury to their throat. It is possible to have a serious injury without visible signs, meaning a medical assessment should be given.
The information on this page is for patients having a bladder tumour removed by a Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) operation.
This page is a guide to Endovascular Aneurysm Repair surgery and should help to answer some of the questions you may have.
One in seven people have some form of disability. For some, this can impact their ability to access our services or online content
This page gives you information about the procedure known as a left hemicolectomy which is performed to remove a diseased area in your bowel. The page will also explain what the procedure involves and list some of the common complications associated with it.