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This page gives you information about autonomic blocks and the side effects associated with the treatment.
Latest on staffing challenges and the impact on maternity services at Stroud Maternity and Cheltenham Aveta
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty, please follow the instructions on this page.
You have been advised to have a procedure called an enteroscopy, which is a close look at the small bowel. The procedure is like a gastroscopy, but goes on into the small bowel and so will take more time.
This tool helps to identify medications potentially negatively affecting cognitive function, including those causing dizziness and drowsiness, using the Anticholinergic Effect on Cognition (AEC) scale, which also defines the extent of this effect.
Parents-to-be are being reminded of the importance of taking notice of baby’s movements during pregnancy, in a new campaign from Gloucestershire Local Maternity and Neonatal System.
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department resumes its night-time nurse-led service on 30 June in line with plans to restore the service to its pre-pandemic status
by Nicky Holton
We are an NHS trust of around 9,000 people, providing care for the population of Gloucestershire and beyond.
This page is for mothers who are breastfeeding their babies and have been given an intravenous contrast agent injection as part of a CT (Computed Tomography) or an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. Breastfeeding mothers of premature babies should follow the advice given to them by their medical team.
This page gives you information about the management and treatment of iritis.
In line with Government guidance, the NHS in Gloucestershire is asking hospital outpatients and visitors (who are not affected by current visiting restrictions) to plan ahead and have face coverings available for when they attend hospital from 15 June.
The birth unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s women’s centre is designed to encourage active, natural labour in a home from home environment.
Fatigue is the feeling of having no energy and is a common side effect. Resting and sleeping may not help improve fatigue.
This page gives you information about how to look after your splint and care for your skin.
Dr Alkherdahji specialises in surgery on the cornea, anterior segment and retina. Operations performed include cataracts, complex cataract operations, corneal procedures.
This page gives you information about the operation known as Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMs). It explains what the operation involves and some of the common complications associated with it.
This page gives you information about Diphencyprone (DCP) treatment for alopecia areata and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
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