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A guide for people with back pain

Back pain is very common, almost everyone experiences it at some point in their life. Back pain is usually the result of a strain. The recovery is excellent for this … See more

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Treating a blood clot in your lungs (pulmonary embolism)

WebThe usual treatment option is blood thinners (anticoagulants) which prevents your blood from clotting easily. The medication comes in 2 forms: Injection: Heparin is given as an …

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How to use breathing exercises to clear mucus from your …

Web5. Airway clearance aims to help bring the mucus as high up the lungs as possible before you cough it up. 3. 6. Mucus may continue to clear for a while after you have done the …

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Treating pneumonia and your aftercare for recovery

WebThe most common symptoms of pneumonia include: fever. a cough which may be dry, or produce thick green, yellow or brown mucus (phlegm). breathlessness or chest pain/ …

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Eating well when you have gallstones or inflammation of the …

WebEat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein. Aim for at least 2 portions of fish every week – one of which should be oily, such as salmon or mackerel. Choose …

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Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)

WebThis is called a primary spontaneous pneumothorax. This may be due to a tiny tear to an outer edge of the lung, often at a weakened area where the tissue has formed a small …

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Kidney disease: Low potassium diet

WebRice, oat and nut milks (containing less than 10% nut) are lower in potassium and may be used. For example: Canned butter beans or chickpeas (3tbsp) canned red kidney beans …

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Treating eczema around your eyes (periocular eczema)

Web2 www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk How is it treated? It is important to • try not to rub your eyes when they itch. • have good lid hygiene. Itchiness is a common symptom. It is …

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Exercises for pain in the tibialis posterior muscle and tendon …

Web2 www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk • apply an ice pack to the painful area for up to 15 minutes, a few times per day, for up to 3 days. If the feeling in your foot has changed, do not use …

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Continuing your ongoing hospital care at Ashton

WebLying on your back, keep leg straight and lift foot off the bed/ floor about 5 inches. Hold for 5 seconds, then slowly lower back down. Repeat 10 times. Repeat on opposite leg. 6. …

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Diet ideas for people on a liquid diet

WebMix well to form a paste. Add the rest of the milk to the past. Mix well. Store in the fridge and use within 24 hours. Uses of fortified milk include making hot chocolate, milky …

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When you have a low PAPP-A result in pregnancy

WebLeicester’s Hospitals is a research active trust so you may find research happening on your ward or in your clinic. To find out about the benefits of research and become involved …

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Benefits of switching to decaffeinated tea and coffee

WebOther benefits of switching to decaffeinated tea/ coffee include: improved sleep. reduce noticeable/ irregular heart beats (palpitations) helps prevent dehydration and headaches. …

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Advice and exercises after an above knee amputation (AKA)

WebHold onto the rotunda. Pull up on the rotunda, pushing through your remaining leg to stand. Make sure you squeeze your bottom muscles and your thigh muscles so your bottom is …

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How to care for a wound closed with skin glue and/or steri …

WebSigns of infection include: Increased redness and or swelling around the wound. Pus like discharge coming from the wound. Heat around the wound. Increased pain or …

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Having a Mirena hormone coil fitted

Web2 www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk Protection of the womb lining during hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Around the age of 45 and 55 years of age, most women experience …

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Having a skin abscess drained

Web3 www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk During the procedure, the surgeon will make a cut (incision) in the abscess, to let the pus drain out. A small piece of skin may be removed …

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Ingrowing eyelashes (Trichiasis)

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Continence care during a hospital stay

WebThe pads have a yellow wetness indicator which turns blue when in contact with moisture. The time to change the pad is when this yellow indicator turns 3/4 blue. There isn’t any …

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