What is ultrasound? Ultrasound is safe and (usually) painless use of high frequency sound waves to produce diagnostic images of the internal organs and structures of your body. The practitioner undertaking the examination is able to interpret these images and will write a full report which will be sent to the doctor who referred you. Ultrasound is safe to use, …
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20th October 2016low back pain
20th October 2016Overview Back pain can cause stiffness, muscle spasms and lead to reduced mobility. It generally settles with minimal intervention. Pain killers can be taken until the pain settles, to help you keep moving. Don’t just lie in bed. Gentle exercise is good but don’t overdo it. Most back pain is caused by bending and lifting incorrectly, prolonged poor posture and …
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20th October 2016viral induced wheeze: The Alex
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20th October 2016coming to hospital for an operation: the alex
20th October 2016abdominal pain: The Alex
20th October 2016My child has abdominal painYour child has been seen in the Children’s Emergency Department (CED) with abdominal pain (tummy or stomach ache). We have assessed them and think they are well enough to go home. Most cases of abdominal pain are not serious and children usually get better quickly without any treatment. For example, abdominal pain lasting less than four …
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