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Nosebleeds can start just inside your nostrils (anterior) or at the back of your nostrils (posterior).
In addition, we will also ask at least daily if patients are feeling better or worse. This is to monitor any unexpected changes in their condition.
This is a non-invasive imaging test using ultrasound to look at your heart.
Please take all of your usual medications at normal times.
People who continue to smoke after a spontaneous primary pneumothorax are more at risk of having another one.
We heard from the feedback that the purpose did not reflect our role in delivering good care, that is consistent, compassionate and puts the patient at
guidance) states that while no special precaution or taking a break from breast feeding is required, the continuation or stopping for 24 hours should be at
Most work is carried out on site at Gloucestershire Royal, although some more specialized investigations are sent to expert laboratories throughout the
During this time, the maternity care you receive, the choices you make, the questions you have and what matters to you is extremely important to all of us at
These are available to buy over the counter at your chemist.
At the end of the operation, the surgeon will place a drain (plastic tube) through the skin in order to stop any blood from collecting under the skin.
You will find more information about the types of pain by visiting the websites listed in the ‘Further information’ section at the end of this page.
HPV testing helps identify who may be more at risk of developing cervical cell changes.
With every result produced by a laboratory there is an associated uncertainty, which may be attributed to a number of small variations arising at any stage
Make one change at a time so that you can identify what has helped and made a difference.
You may experience a temporary increase in pain at the time of the procedure but this should soon settle.
be linked with hip problems (such as foot deformities and wry neck/torticollis) A concern with your baby’s hips detected by the paediatrician or GP at
Blood tests If you have been asked to do a blood test, you can do so at Cheltenham General Hospital or Gloucestershire Royal Hospital without an appointment
The skin must be checked at regular intervals.
It was hard for me to be away from my family and ‘homesickness’ will always be there but I tend to look at the brighter side, such as being thankful to