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This leaflet is designed to raise awareness and assist self-help treatment. Under breast soreness (Intertrigo), is a very common problem and although anyone can develop it, it is most common in women who have large breasts or who are very active. Intertrigo is caused by friction when skin folds rub together. This can trap moisture […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Water Soluble Enema. 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 concerns […]

What is Azithromycin? Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Why have I been prescribed Azithromycin? You have been prescribed Azithromycin to try to improve the amount of infections and chest symptoms you get. Azithromycin can work in two ways: What dose do I take and how do I take Azithromycin? Usually one […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand what to expect from having a bronchoscopy. Please do ask your doctors and specialist nurses if you have any further questions. What is a Bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy is a day case procedure which inspects the airways in your lungs. A flexible camera is passed via your nose […]

What is a Pulmonary Nodule? A pulmonary nodule is an area of roundish shadowing or ‘spot’ usually 3cm (approximately 1 inch) or smaller in the lung. It does not usually cause any symptoms but can be seen on a CT scan (Computed Tomography) and sometimes on a chest x-ray. They don’t usually cause any symptoms. […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions regarding your MRI scan. 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 concerns or require […]

Post-Surgery and Long-term Dietary Advice This leaflet contains information about long-term dietary advice for those with a new ileostomy or colostomy. Please note the information in this booklet is not appropriate for those with jejunostomies and short bowel syndrome. The information within this leaflet is a guide although it is important to remember that individuals […]

This leaflet is intended to answer some of the questions you may have about your forthcoming appointment with the nurse-led service for managing bowel problems Who is the service for? The service is provided for people who have functional bowel disorders. Having this disorder means that your bowel does not work properly and may include […]

What is Patient Initiated Follow-up (PIFU)? The Gynaecology Department offers Patient Initiated Follow-up (PIFU). Traditionally, follow-up appointments are scheduled by the hospital at regular intervals. Some patients find this system helpful, but others may find them unnecessary or stressful. When you are on a PIFU pathway, you can arrange a follow-up appointment when you feel […]

This booklet is for patients who have had hip fracture surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Types of Surgery The type of surgery you have will depend on: Internal Fixation Internal fixation is used to preserve your hip joint rather than replace it. Internal fixation means the hip will be fixed or stabilised using […]