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… to function properly. Malnutrition can occur if: You have a low body weight. You have recently lost weight. You have a reduced appetite. You have increased need for nutrition due … times try eating smaller portions but more often. Ask for a milky drink such as a glass of hot or cold milk, Horlicks, …
… read this page if you are at risk of malnutrition or have a small appetite at the moment. Eating well can help you to … to function properly. Malnutrition can occur if you have: A low body weight. Recently lost a lot of weight. Been eating much less than usual. A high …
… Vertebroplasty Your doctor has requested that you have a vertebroplasty. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a vertebroplasty? Vertebroplasty is used to relieve the pain … cancer and trauma. The procedure involves injecting a substance called “bone cement” into the vertebral body …
… Rhizolysis Your doctor has requested that you have a rhizolysis procedure. We hope the following information … What is Rhizolysis or radiofrequency lesioning? This is a technique that deliberately damages the nerve that supplies … that is caused by the facet joints. Why do I need to have a Rhizolysis treatment? If you have had success from facet …
… when to seek help What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a medical problem causing weakness of the muscles on one side … face. It is usually temporary - with most people making a full recovery within two to three months. It comes on … symptoms of Bell’s palsy often occur very quickly, over a few hours or overnight. The weakness or paralysis usually …
… bodies in children If your child has ingested (swallowed) a super strong magnet Super strong magnets can also be called … 7-14 times stronger than traditional magnets and can be a variety of shapes, most often balls or discs. Today, your child has been discharged after swallowing of a super strong magnet. Even though the magnet has not passed …
… and returning to normal activities. You will be given a choice of special nourishing supplement drinks called ‘fortijuce’ and ‘fortisip’, in a variety of flavours. These are nutritional supplements … for 4-5 days, it is important that you remember to bring a few things in with you, or get a family member to bring …
… difficulty carrying out simple tasks. Lactulose – is a sweet syrup-like medicine. It is a laxative which helps the body to remove toxins that can … and supplement for vitamin B deficiency. Sanatogen A-Z or Forceval – multivitamins which help to provide support …
… sphincter that is relatively common in people who have had a vaginal delivery (it affects 1 in 5). What is the OASI … It will be at Southmead Hospital, Cotswold outpatients, on a Wednesday afternoon. It will usually be 12 weeks after … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Obstetric …
… 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 …