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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.
Your doctor has advised you to have your blood pressure monitored over 24 hours. This page gives you information about what the test will involve.
This page gives you information about the symptoms and treatment of cervical ectropion (bleeding from the cervix) and other condition affecting the cervix.
Aqueous/vitreous fluid microscopy & culture
Check swab expiry date before use
Also called Dupuytren’s contracture, this is a common condition caused by thickening of the tissue directly beneath the skin in the hand. This layer of tissue is called the ‘palmar fascia‘.
Two South West Hospital Trusts have joined up with the regional Sight Loss Council to develop the first NHS audio guides for blind and visually impaired people. The new tools will help improve accessibility across hospitals in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol.
We have launched a Prehabilitation service that offers pre-treatment support for patients with cancer.
This page will answer some of the questions you may have about the medication (metformin) you have been advised to take to help with your condition of polycystic ovaries (PCOS).
This page gives advice for patients with diabetes who are planning a family.
This information is aimed at healthcare professionals who are using our pathology services.
Steroid is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, used to treat many conditions around the hand, such as arthritis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis.
Latest on staffing challenges and the impact on maternity services at Stroud Maternity and Cheltenham Aveta
This page gives you advice and information about Prostap® or Zoladex® treatment for non-cancerous gynaecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Please see below for explanations of these conditions.
This page contains useful advice for the carer(s) of a person who has had a head injury. The person who suffered the head injury may not be aware when things are not quite right. For this reason, we recommend that the leaflet attached below is given to someone who will be with the injured person for the next couple of days. Although well enough to leave hospital, it is possible that they may develop new symptoms which need either observing or seeking urgent medical help.
All of us suffer pain at some time in our lives but our experiences of pain are very individual. Here at the Gloucestershire and Herefordshire Pain Management Service we try to tailor your treatment to your experience of pain. We want to support you to live as well as you possibly can.