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Introduction Some babies and children can find it difficult to move from smooth and pureed foods to more textured, lumpy foods. Often children will show frequent gagging, retching or even vomiting when eating lumpy foods. This is very normal and should not be a cause for concern. Pushing food out of the mouth is babies’ […]

Introduction This sheet gives some ideas for different food textures that you can offer your child. Ensure you always supervise your child while they are eating and please avoid any foods that your child is allergic to. Bite and Dissolve These foods dissolve in the mouth so do not require chewing. They are a great […]

IBD Nurses Consultant E Wilson Dr. D Mansour Dr. R Qureshi F McClure Dr. A Reddy Dr. J Barbour IBD Pharmacist Dr. A Saeed Dr. J Singh L Greenwell Dr. E Johns Dr. A Niegowski Telephone: 0191 4453148 Dose of Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine DATE COMMENCED DOSE                   […]

Soft Tissue Injuries to the Hand or Wrist A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissue which can be followed by pain, swelling, reduced movement and difficulty walking. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. […]

The diagnosis of a fractured collarbone has been made at your A&E Department / Urgent Treatment Centre visit. The treatment of such a fracture is as follows It is recommended that your child should wear a broad arm sling or a shoulder immobiliser for 2-4 weeks, depending upon their pain. The sling supports the weight […]

Soft tissue injury of the knee A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon.  It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissues which can be followed by pain, swelling, reduced movement and difficulty walking. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Do’s Don’ts […]

Chest injuries are not always x-rayed. Broken ribs are not strapped. Chest injuries can be very painful, and this may last for a few weeks. You need to breathe deeply and fill the lungs with air to prevent getting a chest infection. Do’s You should cough if necessary. If this painful, press firmly over the […]

Your child has sustained an injury of the wrist bone which your doctor has diagnosed as a “Buckle Fracture”. This injury is treated like a sprain and will not cause any long term problems. Treatment We have provided your child with a wrist support (splint) to make them more comfortable and to reduce the chances […]

You have been diagnosed with a viral infection. Viral illnesses are common. The symptoms make take several days, or longer, to recover. Viral infections do not respond to antibiotics; therefore, you will not be prescribed antibiotics. Symptoms may include Do’s Seek medical attention if Please contact

Depending on the size and depth of your wound it may have been closed with one of the following methods. Stitches A&E/UTC staff will tell you how long the stitches need to be left in (usually between 5 and 14 days). Unless you are given an appointment to return to A&E/UTC you should make an […]