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Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy (less than 16 weeks) is common. It is not always a sign of a problem and may settle on its own. We understand this is an anxious time and hope that the information on this page will help to reassure you.

This page gives you information about receiving propofol sedation while having your endoscopic procedure. You will be given separate information about the procedure you are having, including details of any preparation needed.

This page gives you information about pressure damage and moisture associated skin damage, how it develops and what can be done to prevent it.

Chemical Pathology

Your doctor has recommended that you consider having Radioactive Iodine Therapy (RAI) for the treatment of your overactive thyroid gland. This page gives you information about the treatment. When you attend the department for the treatment, you will be given more information and you will be able to ask any questions that you may have.

We work with ophthalmologists to provide diagnostic investigations and assessments which aid in the diagnosis of eye conditions.

by Dr Astrid Stellingwerff

Our cancer services team have created a short series of videos to help you understand how to manage fatigue as a side effect from your cancer diagnosis or treatment.

The pelvic floor muscles can help with bladder and bowel control. This page tells you how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

This leaflet gives you information on care following your gastroscopy and Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) or Endoscopic mucosal Resection (EMR).

This page has been given to you because you have injured your shoulder. An X-ray suggests that you have fractured your clavicle (sometimes known as your collar bone) or injured your acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The AC joint is where your clavicle meets your shoulder.

This page gives you information about having an operation to bypass a narrowing or blockage in a blood vessel in your abdomen (belly). This information answers some of the commonly asked questions about hospital admission, the operation and discharge home.

Kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys.

Our hospitals are extremely busy at present and we are strongly urging people to only call 999 or visit the two Emergency Departments if it’s a life-threatening situation or a serious injury

This page gives you information about a condition called subconjunctival haemorrhage which is often described as blood shot.

by Abigail Harper

by Jo Stokes, Helen Lovell-Hewitt & Zara Strinati

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.

The Children’s Emergency Department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has been transformed into a vibrant and comforting space thanks to new jungle-themed artwork created by artist and illustrator Alice Humphreys.

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