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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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Managing and preventing low blood sugar (hypo) when you …

WEB2. 3. Re-check your blood glucose level after 15 minutes. 4. If your blood glucose level is still less than 4mmol/L, repeat step 2. This can be repeated up to 3 times. On the 3rd …

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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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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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Reducing the risk of blood clots while you are in hospital

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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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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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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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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How to care for a wound closed with stitches or staples after …

WEBMinor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department: Switchboard 0300 303 1573, extension 0052 or 0054. Leicester’s Hospitals is a research active trust so you may find research …

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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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Having a capsule sponge test to check for conditions related …

WEBThe capsule is a similar size to a vitamin tablet and is made from vegetarian gelatine. The capsule has a sponge. This is made to gather a sample of cells from the food pipe …

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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 …

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Having an X-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes

WEBA hysterosalpingogram (pronounced hiss-ter-oh-sal-ping-oh-gram) is a special X-ray exam that produces images of a woman's womb (uterus) and fallopian (uterine) tubes. It is …

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Bloodshot eye (Subconjunctival haemorrhage)

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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 …

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Removing polyps in your digestive tract with endoscopic full …

WEBThis usually stops by itself. Occasionally, a larger bleed can occur in the first week or so after the procedure. Although this can be alarming, it usually stops by itself. Around 3% …

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Having a hysterectomy by keyhole surgery

WEB3 www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk While the above complications are more common, the following rare complications can sometimes happen: Anaesthetic problems - these are …

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