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… 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 …
… 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 … …
… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, maintain a healthy BMI and get a cough treated. Pelvic floor exercises …
… through the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage which first occurs around 90 minutes after you fall … image below shows the stages of sleep we move through in a typical night. Non REM stage 1 is light sleep and Non REM … stage 3 is deep sleep. What are parasomnias? Parasomnia is a word used to describe unusual behaviours that occur during …
… where radiological examinations are carried out using a variety of equipment. Radiologists are the doctors who are … will go back to the clinic that referred you. What is a MRI scan? The MRI scanner is a circular tube which is open … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Your MRI Scan …
… Post-viral fatigue: a guide to management This guide has been written by The … bed can also be helpful. Night-time: Mobile phones are our connection with the world, friends and … experience high levels of fatigue, then specialist ME/CFS services or chronic fatigue services may be available to …
… patients are seen in Pre-Assessment clinic (NPAC) and have a chance to discuss information with a neurosurgical nurse … require blood transfusion. Wound infections: currently our infection rate is 1%. However infections can range from … appointment). Alternatively you can self refer to a social services occupational therapist or seek advice at local …