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Introducing solids for babies following a milk-free diet
For parents and carers of babies with a milk allergy - outlines how to wean your child onto solid food while maintaining a milk fee diet
Read moreIodine-123 MIBG scan as an outpatient
Test to look for uncontrolled or abnormal cell growth in the body and is often done in conjunction with an MRI scan and an ultrasound scan
Read moreIodine-123 whole body scan as an outpatient
Explains a Iodine-123 scan, usually done following Iodine-131 treatment for thyroid cancer and thyroidectomy
Read moreIron in your child's diet - why it is important
Dietary advice for the parents and carers of children who have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia - explains the importance of iron in the diet
Read moreIron infusion risks and side effects
Information to make you aware of and understand the risks and potential side effects of having an iron infusion.
Read moreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Constipation
Dietary advice on how to reduce constipation for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Read moreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Diarrhoea
Dietary advice on how to reduce diarrhoea for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Read moreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Low FODMAP diet
Explains what the low FODMAP diet is for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Read moreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Wind and bloating
Dietary advice on how to reduce wind and bloating for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Read moreIs weight loss surgery right for me?
Information for people considering weight loss surgery
Read moreIschiofemoral impingement and decompression surgery
Outlines what this hip surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Read moreIsolation precautions
For patients, relatives and visitors, explaining why some patients may need to be isolated in a healthcare setting
Read moreIsotretinoin - Taking care of your skin during treatment
Advice to help you build a skincare routine while on isotretinoin treatment.
Read moreIVC filter insertion or removal
Inserting or removing a special filter used to trap blood clots in the inferior vena cava, alarge vein in the abdomen
Read moreJaundice in newborn babies
This leaflet explains how jaundice can affect new-born babies and how it may be treated.
Read moreJaw opening exercises for patients with head and neck cancer
Exercises to help increase mouth opening and reduce jaw discomfort
Read moreJim Shahi Unit - information for escalation patients
Information for patients who have been moved to the unit and their friends, relatives and carers
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