Broken bones in children
Aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions when a child has a broken a bone – also called fractures
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Bromocriptine
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Bromocriptine for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
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For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Cabergoline for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreCentral serous retinopathy (CSR)
Information about the eye condition called Central Serous Retinopathy and how it can be treated / managed
Read moreObstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS)
Information, advice and exercises about ODS – also called anismus, dyssynergic defaecation, pelvic floor dyssynergia or anorectal dysmotility
Read moreOesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Read moreSide-lying manoeuvre for BPPV
Explains treatment a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and what you can expect
Read moreTranssphenoidal hypophysectomy
Explains what happens when you have an operation called a transsphenoidal hypophysetomy to remove a pituitary tumour
Read moreVitrectomy for diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
Information about an eye operation called a victrectomy (to remove vitreous jelly from the eye)
Read moreGonadotropin
Gondaotropin is a treatment of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) injections used to stimulate ovulation. It is used for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) when clomifene or letrozole has not induced ovulation. It is also used for patients with infertility due to pituitary gland failure and some male infertility.
Read moreDix-Hallpike and Epley manoeuvres for BPPV
Explains one of the procedures we use for a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV, and what you can expect during the test and treatment
Read moreDVT (deep vein thrombosis) ultrasound
DVT ultrasound (doppler or duplex) to find out whether or not there is a blood clot, called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in one of the veins in the leg
Read moreHome vision check after cataract surgery
Explains how you can check your vision at home after your cataract surgery using a vision check called DigiVis DVA
Read moreKidney Transplant Waiting List - information for patients
For patients cleared to go on the kidney transplant waiting list - gives details about what you need to do while you are waiting for your transplant and what to expect when you are called
Read moreClomifene
Clomifene is a medication prescribed to stimulate and /or regulate ovulation in women who have irregular or absent cycles. It is prescribed for women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Read moreMirena coil fitting
Mirena® is the trade name for a small plastic T-shaped device containing a progestogen hormone (levonorgestrel). It is fitted into the womb where it releases the hormone slowly over a period of five years. This leaflet explains how it works, how it is inserted and the risks and benefits of using it.
Read moreParenteral nutrition
Information for patients, relatives and carers on parenteral nutrition - giving of nutrients (nourishment needed for growth and staying alive) into a vein rather than using the mouth or stomach.
Read moreExercises following tears and stitches (OASI): Physio advice
This leaflet gives advice, including exercises, in order to help you heal well from perineal tears following childbirth.
Read moreLow papp-A results and extra scans
You are being offered growth scans later in your pregnancy because your screening result for Down’s, Edward’s and Patau’s syndromes found a low level of PAPP-A. The schedule for additional checks is a nationally recommended one followed by this hospital.
Read moreTalc pleurodesis
Explains a procedure in which sterile talc mixed with saline is inserted via a tube in order to cause an inflammatory reaction (irritation) in the lining of the lung
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