‘Threatened preterm labour’ is the term used for when you experience symptoms, such as contractions, before your expected due date, which may lead to your baby being born prematurely (early). This leaflet will explain what preterm labour is, how to recognise symptoms and what you can do during pregnancy to reduce the likelihood of preterm labour happening.
Read moreInformation for patients with thyroid eye disease and explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Read moreExplains what the procedure involves, including the benefits and possible risks
Read moreA test of the thyroid gland used to assess any unusual lumps in your thyroid or to measure how well your thyroid is working
Read moreExplains what happens during surgery to treat or explore an overactive thyroid gland, benign nodules or suspicion of cancerous cells in the thyroid gland
Read moreAftercare advice for patients who have had surgery to remove the whole or part of their thyroid
Read moreAdvice to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your knee operation
Read moreExplains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Read moreExplains management techniques for Tinnitus - the name for sounds heard ‘in the ears’ or ‘in the head’, not originating from an external source
Read moreInformation for families about what happens to human samples removed at post mortem
Read moreFor parents of children who walk on their toes - explains what it is, why children do it and what treatments are available
Read moreExplains how Tolvaptan is used for adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Read moreFor patients experiencing swallowing difficulties - explains an exercise technique designed to strengthen the base of the tongue to help with swallowing control
Read moreProvides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Read moreAdvice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
Read moreInformation for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
Read moreInformation for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil
Read moreAdvice on silver nitrate treatment for patients with a stoma who have peristomal granulomas that are causing problems.
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