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This leaflet offers more information about prolonged neonatal jaundice. A baby with jaundice will have a yellow colouring of their skin and the whites of their eyes. This is very common in newborns. Jaundice is caused when the baby’s blood has raised levels of bilirubin, which is a normal waste product usually removed by the liver.

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Vena Cava Filter insertion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have […]

The leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

This leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

The leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

Who are we and what do we do? The service consists of a team of specialist nurses who support individuals with bladder and bowel problems.  We offer a confidential, friendly service, undertake a comprehensive assessment, which may include investigations such as; stool samples, urinalysis, ultrasound scans, physical and abdominal examinations.  We provide a programme specific […]

Follow up plan This booklet will inform you of your planned follow up care after treatment for breast cancer.  Once you have completed treatment you will not need to attend the follow up clinic regularly but you will remain under our care for _______yrs. This means that you will not have to attend regular hospital […]

What is oesophageal dilation? This is where your oesophagus is stretched (dilated) to improve your swallowing. The procedure is usually very straightforward. It will initially involve an endoscopy (gastroscopy) to look at the areas of narrowing (see gastroscopy leaflet). What are benefits of oesophageal dilation? The aim of dilation is to improve your swallowing. This […]

Why have I been provided with this leaflet? A polyp has been found in your stomach and we would recommend removal for precautionary measures. This leaflet explains to you more about your condition and what is involved in its treatment. What is a gastric polyp? A polyp is a small growth that sometimes forms on […]

At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to reducing the risk of infection. Hand hygiene plays a vital role in keeping our patients safe. Why is hand hygiene important? Patients and visitors have a key role to play in preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections. Keeping your hands clean is an effective […]