Why is relaxation important? It prevents build-up of muscle tension which can cause headaches, pain in the body, tightness in the chest and tiredness It helps combat breathlessness It helps...
read more → Notes from a talk given by Orla Hynes, Specialist Dietician Nutrition is often a problem because: The anatomical location of the disease can lead to dysphagia [swallowing problems]/delayed gastricemptying/vomiting Decreased...
read more → THE FIRST FEW WEEKS You will start moving about soon after the operation, usually with the help of a physiotherapist. This is a very important part in your recovery. Initially,...
read more → Confused by medical terminology? - No more, here's our jargon-buster! Ablation The removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery,...
read more → Thoracic expansion exercises and incentive spirometry are designed to expand the lung after anaesthetic/surgery, and will improve post-op breathlessness. The effects of these breathing exercises are enhanced by being as mobile...
read more → Some patients suffer from ‘dumping syndrome’ after their surgery. It is one of the effects of having a shorter digestive tract. The food rushes through the system more quickly than...
read more → Date: ________ Meals Food/Beverage/Time Type of symptoms and Code/Time (see below) Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Mid Afternoon Dinner Supper Symptom Codes Nausea Vomiting Flushing Heart palpitations, rapid heart rate Sweating...
read more → Common symptoms of breathlessness include distress and fear, laboured and fast breathing, frustration, depression, anger and ultimately fatigue. Breathlessness may often occur after an operation. Below are some strategies that...
read more → Persistent aspiration of stomach contents and acid into the lungs can often cause infection.
One of the most common symptoms of reflux is a persistent cough. Patients often report it is worse after eating or when lying down.
It can be common for patients with proven reflux to suffer with asthma, however many patients without asthma report feelings of shortness of breath. In rare situations this can be caused...
read more → LPR Patients often describe a persistent feeling of mucus in their throats and having to clear it often. It can be a very irritating symptom often noticed by patients family and...
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