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Important information There are 3 locations for the clinics and although we do try to accommodate patient requests for certain clinics. There may be times when this is not possible and appointments will be offered for an alternative site. It is very important that you attend your appointment on time as you may not be […]

What is an Intra-articular Hip Joint Injection? The Hip joint is a ball and socket joint which connects the thigh bone (Femur) and Pelvis, allowing for smooth movement and weight baring activity, such as walking.  When the joint becomes inflamed it can cause pain and restriction of hip movement. An intra-articular hip joint injection is […]

What is a hiatus hernia? A hiatus hernia is when part of the stomach slides through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen (tummy.) What causes a hiatus hernia? The exact reasons why a hiatus hernia may develop are not […]

All babies and pregnancy tissue will be treated with care and respect. Following a pregnancy loss, pregnancy remains (under 24 weeks gestation) are sent from wards and clinical areas to the Pathology department. The pregnancy remains are examined by Cellular Pathology staff to see if there are any obvious signs of foetal tissue being present. […]

This advice is intended as a general guide, as everyone is different. You will be given the opportunity to ask your nurse any questions before leaving the ward. You may also receive additional information which is relevant to you and which will help your recovery. If you feel there is information that you would like […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand why you require banding of hemorrhoids. Introduction Hemorrhoids (piles) are enlarged blood vessels in the lining of the anus and lower rectum (back passage), these can become irritated resulting in bleeding, itching, discomfort and sometimes they can protrude from the back passage. Hemorrhoids are usually small and […]

This information leaflet is to help you prepare for the above procedure. Your doctor has decided that you need to come into hospital for an examination under anaesthetic. This is a pelvic examination which is carried out while you are asleep. Why do I need examination under anaesthetic? If a definite diagnosis has not been […]

What is a Bartholin’s abscess? There is a Bartholin’s gland at each side of the entrance to the vagina. Each gland produces lubrication that enters the vagina. If the gland becomes blocked, the gland can fill with mucus and a fluid-filled lump (a cyst) can occur. An abscess can occur if the gland or cyst […]

What is an arthroscopy? An arthroscopy is where the surgeon performs a small cut in the skin and inserts a special telescope, attached to a video camera, into your knee joint (key-hole surgery). This gives a clear image of what is happening inside the joint. The surgery is performed by two or three small incisions […]

Following injection treatment for pain relief, different individuals may react in different ways. Not everyone experiences immediate relief, it may take some time for the effects of the procedure to become apparent. Flare up advice Some people experience a short-term ‘flare up’ of their pain. This may take several weeks to resolve, and is more […]