Search results for DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS
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Pre-eclampsia - Treatment
Pre-eclampsia can only be cured by delivering the baby. If you have pre-eclampsia, you'll be closely monitored until it's possible to deliver the baby.
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Pre-eclampsia - Diagnosis
Pre-eclampsia is easily diagnosed during the routine checks you have while you're pregnant.
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Poisoning - Treatment
Find out what to do if you think someone has swallowed a poisonous substance, plus how to help someone who's been poisoned and is conscious or unconscious.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease - Diagnosis
There's no single test for diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) – it is diagnosed based on your symptoms and a gynaecological examination.
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Pacemaker implantation - FAQs
You'll usually be able to go home on the same day or the day after having a pacemaker fitted. Find out more about recovering after a pacemaker implantation.
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Myasthenia gravis - Treatment
Read about the main treatments for myasthenia gravis, including medicine and surgery.
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Multiple myeloma - Diagnosis
Find out more about how multiple myeloma is diagnosed.
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Miscarriage - Diagnosis
If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.
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Meningitis - Treatment
Read about how meningitis is treated, including which tests may be needed and whether treatment in hospital will be necessary.
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How a knee replacement is done
Find out how long a knee replacement takes and what's involved in a total and partial knee replacement.