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Search results for UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Piles (haemorrhoids)

    Find out about piles (haemorrhoids), including what the symptoms are, how they're treated and what causes them.

  • Necrotising fasciitis

    Find out about necrotising fasciitis, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and what causes it.

  • Jellyfish and other sea creature stings

    Find out what to do after a sea creature sting. You can usually use first aid, but call 999 for an ambulance if there are serious symptoms like severe swelling.

  • Intensive care

    Find out about intensive care units (ICUs), specialist hospital wards for people who are seriously ill.

  • Hypothermia

    Find out about hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). Go to A&E or call 999 immediately if someone has symptoms of hypothermia.

  • Group B strep

    Find out about group B strep, a type of bacteria called streptococcal bacteria, and how it can affect you and your baby in pregnancy.

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Find out about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how to prevent it.

  • Chest pain

    Find out what could be causing your chest pain and if you need to go to hospital or see a GP.

  • Broken toe

    Find out about the symptoms of a broken toe, when you should get medical advice, and how to look after it at home.