Self treatment of hypoglycaemia – low blood sugar/glucose
For the treatment of hypoglycaemia (in adults), we recommend the following: If your blood glucose is under 4 mmol/l: take 15 to 20g of quick acting carbohydrate (see table below)…
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Scarf Osteotomy
Scarf osteotomy is an operation to correct a severe bunion (hallux valgus) deformity.
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Permanganate is supplied as permitab soak tablets which should be dissolved in large volumes of water and used as a soak for the skin.
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (DMSA) Scan
A DMSA scan is a way of taking pictures of your kidneys. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures….
Nuclear Medicine Scan
Your doctor would like you to have a Nuclear Medicine scan and has arranged for you to visit our department. We would like your visit to be as pleasant as…
One stop male urinary tract symptom (LUTS) clinic
You have been referred to the Lower Urinary tract symptom Clinic because we have either received a new referral from your GP or as a follow up appointment for your…
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
The oesophagus, or gullet, is a hollow, muscular tube which takes food from the mouth down to the stomach. If it becomes blocked, then there will obviously be a problem…
Having an Oesophageal Dilatation during a Gastroscopy
During a Gastroscopy your endoscopist passes a long flexible tube containing a camera and a light through your mouth, over the back of your tongue, down your oesophagus (gullet), a…
Occult Proximal Radius Fracture
You have sustained an occult fracture to one of the bones in your elbow (Proximal radius). An occult fracture is a fracture that does not appear in x-rays but there…
Nuclear Medicine Thyroid Scan
A thyroid scan is a test to show the function of your thyroid gland. It is often used to investigate any swellings in your neck or may be requested as…