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A colposcopy is a simple procedure where the surface of the cervix is examined using a light powered magnifying instrument, called a colposcope.
For some, however, Christmas is not a celebration.
Symptoms of a urine infection may include, having a high temperature of 38ºC, a stinging sensation when passing urine, feeling unwell or having blood in
What is a DVT?
Smoking is an important contributory factor in a range of diseases, including heart disease, respiratory disease and a number of cancers.
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A sick note of up to a week can be given if needed. An appointment will be sent to you if a follow up is needed.
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Following surgery there is a very small risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (bloods clot in the lungs) or a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the
Following a diagnosis
You will be walked or taken on a trolley to theatre. The anaesthetist will put a small needle into a vein in the back of your hand or arm.
You may have a drainage tube from the wound area, a tube into your bladder called a catheter and a drip into a vein in your arm (intravenous drip).
If you have ENTONOX® only, you will not need a responsible adult to stay with you for 24 hours.
A standard urodynamic investigation is a test to assess your bladder function.
specified condition without a prescription on a once only basis e.g glucagon for an episode of severe hypoglycaemia.
A Fibro Scanner is a type of ultrasound that is used to assess liver fibrosis in a non-invasive way.
A key consideration was the shortage of A&E consultants within the county.
What is a gastroscopy?
Methods A cohort of Foundation Doctors from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust were presented with a simulation case, assessing an unconscious dying patient