A Q scan is a Nuclear Medicine test that looks at your lungs and how they are working. It is used to detect a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a blockage of one of the arteries in the lung caused by a blood clot. It can be one of the causes of chest pain or shortness of breath. During pregnancy, this condition is more likely to occur although still very rare.
Read moreAims to answer some of the questions that you may have about the risks of developing lymphoedema after surgery to your lymph nodes
Read moreExplains how the monitoring pathway works and has useful information and contact details for patients diagnosed with lymphoma
Read moreInformation to answer some of your questions about macular holes and surgery to repair them
Read moreExplains each step of your journey as a patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Read moremealtime advice and tips for parents and carers of children with eating and feeding problems
Read moreThis information explains the tests which may be carried out to explore the underlying causes of male factor sub-fertility (low sperm count known as oligospermia).
Read moreThis leaflet is for men referred to the Male Fertility Clinic with infertility or subfertility issues and outlines what to expect next
Read moreExplains what a mallet finger injury is and how to best care for your finger while it heals
Read moreWhat happens during a mammogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreProvides practical advice and techniques to manage everyday activities following upper limb injury to hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder immobilisation or surgery
Read moreGives advice for people experiencing breathlessness - to help you manage this, improve physical fitness and strength, and enhance your quality of life
Read moreGeneral advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home while you are not able to use one arm / hand due to your fracture or injury
Read moreOutlines some possible causes of excessive flatus (wind) and gives advice on minimising and managing it
Read moreInformation about treating your pain after your operation on the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU)
Read moreInformation to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreInformation for people having a Mantoux test (Tuberculin skin test) – a screening tool for tuberculosis (TB)
Read moreMantoux (Tuberculin skin test) checklist: to check for exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
Read moreGives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
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