Search results for DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS
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Knee ligament surgery - Preparations
Information about preparing for knee surgery, including having physiotherapy to regain strength and mobility in your knee, and attending a pre-admission clinic.
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Kidney infection - Treatment
Most people with a kidney infection can be treated at home by taking a course of antibiotics, and possibly painkillers as well.
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Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease usually has to be treated in hospital as it can cause serious complications. Aspirin and intravenous immunoglobulin are the 2 main treatments.
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Inguinal hernia repair
You should be able to go home soon after your operation. You'll need to ask someone to take you home and you should follow any instructions you're given.
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How a hip replacement is done
Find out how a hip replacement is carried out and how long it takes to do.
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diagnosing a heart attack
Find out about tests to check for a heart attack.
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Having an operation (surgery) - On the day
Your admission letter from the hospital will tell you the date and time of your operation, and what time you need to turn up.
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Having an operation (surgery) - Seeing a specialist
Your first appointment will be with a member of the surgical team at your chosen hospital.
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Having an operation (surgery) - Before surgery
In the days leading up to your surgery, you'll need to make travel arrangements for getting to and from the hospital, and think about what to pack.
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Having an operation (surgery) - After surgery
After surgery you'll be moved to the recovery room, where you'll be told how the operation went.