To reduce and maintain lymphatic swelling a compression garment may need to be worn. Compression encourages drainage and helps move fluid to a working area of lymph nodes. There are many…
Skincare is important when living with or being at risk of lymphoedema. Looking after and protecting the skin can avoid further damage and reduce risk of an infection called Cellulitis.
To…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that requires antibiotics.
The infection makes the skin become very hot to touch, more swollen, red and painful.
Patients who develop this infection can…
Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can happen naturally, or different…
Contact
If you are experiencing a worsening of your MS symptoms, would like to discuss managing your MS symptoms, medication or have a question about your MS, then please contact the MS Nurse on …
Contact
If you are experiencing a worsening of your MS symptoms, would like to discuss managing your MS symptoms, medication or have a question about your MS, then please contact the MS Nurse on…
A capsule endoscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your small bowel and your large bowel using a video capsule. This is called video endoscopy (VCE).
A capsule is swallowed that…
Once you have swallowed the capsule and have all the instructions, you can leave the hospital.
You will need to check the blue light is flashing on the data recorder every 15 minutes.
You will…
This website uses cookies. These cookies have two functions. The first is providing basic functionality for this website. The other is allowing us to improve our content for you by saving and analysing anonymised user data. You can remove your consent to using these cookies at any time. Find more information regarding cookies on our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.
