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, bladder/ureteric, major blood vessels Bleeding Infection Adhesions An open operation (laparotomy) Temporary colostomy Great care is always taken to avoid
Occasional side effects (between 1 in 10 and 1 in 50)
If necessary, only tackle 1 larger activity a day. Take regular rest breaks.
Avoid constipation and being overweight as it can put extra strain on the pelvic floor.
Hand Stiffness It is important to move the hand early and often following hand surgery to avoid stiffness.
Additional disappointment in the appearance of the wrist can focus people psychologically to avoid using the hand and wrist normally.
We recommend that you avoid driving for 3 weeks after your operation and do not return to driving until you can safely perform an emergency stop.
About 1 in every 20 women find sex uncomfortable or painful after a colposuspension.
You should not travel by air for 1 week after a lung biopsy.
Avoid scented pads and panty liners. Wear cotton or silk underwear. You should avoid tight-fitting underwear and clothing.
Avoid: Swimming and having a bath as this can increase the risk of getting an infection.
Avoid smoking before your appointment as this can also increase your heart rate and can cause irregular heart rhythm.
A muscle relaxant injection may be given to avoid bowel spasm.
After discharge, you should: Stay at least 1 metre away from people Sleep separately from other people Not use public transport Avoid routine medical and
This means where possible we can try and avoid someone needing a blood transfusion and a longer stay in hospital.
Please send requests using a Chemical Pathology request form (not Microbiology) to avoid delays in sample receipt and analysis.
Satisfaction rates are similar in both groups, with 96% of patients reporting good or excellent outcomes at 1 year.
If you take aspirin, you should stop taking it 1 week before the biopsy.
Leg ulceration is a common problem affecting about 1 to 2% of people in the United Kingdom.
Try to break up long car journeys to avoid sitting for too long. To get into the car: Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible.