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While we aim to make this an enjoyable experience for you, it is a medical appointment, so your sonographer will be focused on checking the development
We hope to reduce the impact the late effects are having and improve your quality of life – this may be by reducing pain, improving bowel or bladder habits
Why do we screen for MSSA?
Listed below are the foods which we would prefer you to eat: Eggs – boiled or poached White fish Chicken Lean meat, for example beef, lamb, veal or ham
Your vision will be tested and we will explain the procedure to you. Please ask any questions that you may have.
We do not encourage you to be present for the examination itself.
At lunchtime, we will ask you to administer half of your normal morning dose of insulin with your lunch.
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We suggest that you try to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids during your course of radiotherapy, as this may help your body
We also suggest using a high fluoride toothpaste – please ask your specialist nurse for advice. If your dentures become loose, consult your dentist.
There are 2 types of tests that we currently perform: Overnight oximetry This is a simple screening test which is usually performed at home.
To help make the scan images clearer we require you to have an enema (small amount of fluid inserted into your back passage) before having the scan.
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This is because we want the skin wound to remain open while the cavity underneath closes up. If the skin closes too quickly then abscesses can recur.
Although most lumps are benign, we recommend that they are removed as they can continue to grow and may become cancerous (malignant) after many years.
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In accordance with Department of Health recommendations, we as a Trust now aim to screen all patients admitted to hospital and particular groups of patients
The way we gain control of our bladder and bowel (known as continence) is a complex skill which we learn as a young child.
Where we will amputate (level of amputation)
We suggest that you take regular pain relief medication such as paracetamol. Please follow the dosage instructions on the pack.