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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
This page gives you information about syncope (sin-co-pee) and some ideas which may help you to manage the condition.
It has been recommended that the child in your care attends an appointment for an allergen challenge. This page gives you information about what will happen during the appointment. A few days before the child’s admission please try to discuss with them what is going to happen on the day.
What to expect during your stay, ward facilities, visiting policy, and how to raise concerns while you’re a patient.
It is important to drink plenty of fluid. You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day to prevent dehydration. During warmer weather you need to drink more fluids. The information in this page will help you choose the type and amount of fluid your body needs to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel.
You need to have a further colonoscopy to attempt to remove the polyp(s) found at the time of your last procedure. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand this procedure and the preparation involved.
Fatigue is the feeling of extreme tiredness or exhaustion all or most of the time. It can feel overwhelming and unrelenting and it is often not improved by rest.
The information on this page will help you to safely give yourself the denosumab treatment by subcutaneous injection (an injection under the skin).
The information on this page aims to answer some of the commonly asked questions about having a loop diathermy treatment. The page also contains information which will help explain the benefits and risks as well as what to expect when having the treatment. Your doctor, or nurse specialist have recommended loop diathermy because they believe this is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis and completely remove the abnormality. If you have any further questions or concerns after reading this page, please contact the advice line. The telephone number is at the end of this page.
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
You have been referred this page because your child has had a suspected seizure while their temperature was normal. Sometimes young children can experience convulsions (seizures) as a result of an uncontrolled high temperature, these are called febrile convulsions.
Whether raising a concern, saying thank you or making a complaint, there are many ways to share your feedback with us.
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.
This page was developed by hair care professionals to provide you with standard hair care advice.
An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
This page is designed to provide carers/family and friends with information if the person they are caring for discharges themselves from hospital against medical advice. This is known as self-discharge.
This page explains what an opioid is and why it is beneficial to some patients who have acute pain.
Paronychia is an infection of the nail and its nail bed, which typically occurs as a result of trauma to the nail or finger tip.
You have been advised to have a flexible sigmoidoscopy to investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this page before your appointment so that you understand what will happen during the procedure and any preparations needed.
You are on the waiting list to have a diagnostic laparoscopy. This page gives you information about the laparoscopy and what to expect during and after the procedure.