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… DXA scan for osteoporosis What is a DXA scan? A DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is used to … bones in order to see if you have osteoporosis. It uses a very low dose of radiation - less than you would get if you …
… Neck Injuries Your neck is made up of a number of bones bound together by strong discs and … and tearfulness can also occur. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. It is reassuring to know that most … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … Your neck is made up of a number of bones …
… During the first 48-72 hours In the first few days, apply a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a damp tea towel to the painful/swollen area. This can be … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals We're introducing online letters for …
… providing the ‘push off’ power when walking and running. A calf strain involves damage to some of the muscle fibres … 3 days Avoid walking on the injured leg, use crutches or a stick if provided. When resting elevate the leg to … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals We're introducing online letters for …
… tube exchange Your doctor has requested that you have a nephrostomy tube exchange. We hope the following … every few months. This is because the urine often contains a gritty sediment which can block the tube. This will slow … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Nephrostomy …
… Barium swallow Your doctor has requested that you have a barium swallow. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a barium swallow? It is an examination of the oesophagus … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Barium …
… for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a barium meal. We hope the following information will answer … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a barium meal? It is an examination of the oesophagus (food … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Barium meal … …
… severe pain that lasts for several hours may indicate a leakage of fluid from the areas where the bowel and stomach has been joined together. This is a serious complication, which fortunately happens rarely. … tablet to be chewed twice a day (morning and evening). A-Z Multivitamin and Mineral: You will need to buy chewable A-Z …
… sympathetic blocks Your doctor has requested that you have a nerve root block either to help diagnose the cause of your … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a nerve root? Nerve roots exit the spinal cord and divide … may cause pain in the back, neck/arms and/or the legs. A nerve root block provides important information for your …
… you if you are starting, or have already started taking a medicine called ciclosporin. This page contains important … the medicine package. However, this medicine does not have a license to be used for ulcerative colitis in the UK. This … Unlicensed use Some medicines have been licensed for a certain condition and then later, experience or research …