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Cellulitis
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain. It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...
read moreAfter your operation
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Giving you the best pain relief afterwards to get you moving quicker Using breathing exercises or an incentive spirometer device to prevent chest infections Allowing you to start drinking earlier Reducing the time you have catheters and drips Reaching you exercises to help you recover after...
read moreInterstitial Cystitis Clinics
Last updated on Monday, February 10, 2025
What is Interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is a poorly understood bladder condition that causes long-term pelvic pain and problems with urination. It's also known as "painful bladder syndrome" or "bladder pain syndrome". The condition tends to first affect people in their 30s and 40s...
read moreWhat is Lipoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lipoedema is another condition that is often confused with lymphoedema or obesity. It involves bilateral and symmetrical swelling of the legs, and can also affect the thighs, hips, buttocks and arms. It is due to the abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the tissues in the skin. This can lead...
read moreSurgery School
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Surgery School is a programme that can be attended before surgery. Currently it is only available to those patients having joint surgery or colorectal surgery. It involves a face to face group programme where you will be taught all about the steps to take before and after your surgery to help y...
read moreOutpatient
Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024
To give your feedback for a particular Outpatient Clinic, please click on the Ward/Department name to be taken to the correct survey: Main Outpatients Department SEAL Breast Clinic Dermatology Dietetics Fracture Clinic Maxillo...
read moreInpatient journey
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
You will be taken from theatre into the recovery area, where a nurse will look after you until you are not too sleepy and also fairly pain free. Once back on the ward, there is a patient information folder at each bedside and this will provide you with additional information you will need to kno...
read moreGetting to your appointment
Last updated on Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Wirral Chronic Pain Service is located in Elm House, which is part of Clatterbridge Hospital. Our address and postcode are as follows: Elm House, Clatterbridge Hospital, Clatterbridge Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 4JY Directions: Travelling south Leave the M53 at Junction 4 and take...
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