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This page gives you information about having a bone densitometry scan, the risks involved and what you need to do to prepare for the scan.

Gloucestershire Hospitals first introduced Aquablation therapy in 2023, a pioneering robotically-assisted surgical technique, to treat men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Visitors to our sites this week will notice eye-catching new signs requesting that patients refrain from smoking on our sites, including in the grounds.

You have been referred this page because it is suspected that you have a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

You have been asked to produce a sample of semen for analysis (examination). Semen analysis is looking closely at the sample, through a microscope, to see how many moving sperm cells are present and whether they are normal in appearance. The quality of semen is a vital factor in fertility and for this reason careful examination of a semen sample is of great importance. This examination needs to be done in a laboratory and may need repeating.

As November comes to a close, this year we intend to use the days of advent to share positive reflections about a colleague or department at what can be a challenging time of year.

Last week, over 700 guests, choirs and musicians came together for Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity’s Christmas Concert at Gloucester Cathedral.

This page has been written for patients diagnosed with a cancer in the colon (large bowel). It aims to help you understand the process involved in your care and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.

Fractures of the distal radius occur usually with a fall onto the outstretched hand. Often, the tip of the ulna will fracture at the same time.

You have been referred this page because your kidneys are no longer functioning efficiently. Excess water and waste need to be removed from your body in another way, through dialysis. The method of dialysis you have chosen is peritoneal dialysis. To enable you to have this type of dialysis, you will need a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter.

Having a nosebleed is common and it is usually mild and easily treated. Some nosebleeds can be more severe which is usually the case in older people who have other medical conditions. This page gives you information about what causes a nosebleed and the different treatments available for children and adults.

The central slip is the name given to the tendon responsible for pulling the middle knuckle joint straight. Usually, the proximal interphalangeal joint or second knuckle joint becomes swollen and tender, and the finger will not pull straight easily.

Testicular cancer is cancer that's found in the testicles.

by Michael Casey

The information in this page will help you understand why you have been offered an injection into a joint or the soft tissue surrounding a joint and what to expect when the injection is given. The page also answers some of the commonly asked questions.

The doctors looking after you/your family member are considering performing a tracheostomy. This is to help with your overall treatment while you are a patient in the Department of Critical Care (DCC). We have written this page to give you information about having a tracheostomy. It explains what a tracheostomy is, what the procedure involves and the possible risks. We hope that it will help to answer some of the questions you may have. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to a member of the Critical Care team.

This page provides information for renal patients with a fistula or graft who need a fistulogram or fistuloplasty. The page answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a fistulogram or fistuloplasty. It also explains the benefits, risks and alternatives to the procedure.

This page gives you information about the oesophageal stent procedure. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during the procedure and the preparation involved.

We're working in partnership with Gloucestershire Libraries to promote free digital library services, including thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers that can be enjoyed via your smart phone, tablet, or laptop.

This page gives you information about the care you will need following a thoracoscopy.