General Surgery - Leicester's Hospitals YourHealth https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery?format=html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Managing piles (haemorrhoids) without surgery https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/4354-managing-piles-haemorrhoids-without-surgery?format=html Managing piles (haemorrhoids) without surgery https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/4354-managing-piles-haemorrhoids-without-surgery?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Having surgery to treat acid reflux and/or repair a hiatus hernia https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/4126-having-surgery-to-treat-acid-reflux-and-or-repair-a-hiatus-hernia-2?format=html Having surgery to treat acid reflux and/or repair a hiatus hernia https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/4126-having-surgery-to-treat-acid-reflux-and-or-repair-a-hiatus-hernia-2?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Having surgery to close a temporary ileostomy (day case) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/3619-having-surgery-to-close-a-temporary-ileostomy-day-case?format=html Having surgery to close a temporary ileostomy (day case) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/3619-having-surgery-to-close-a-temporary-ileostomy-day-case?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Diverticular disease and diverticulitis https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/3377-diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis?format=html Diverticular disease and diverticulitis https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/3377-diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Relaxing your pelvic floor muscles https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/3106-relaxing-your-pelvic-floor-muscles?format=html Relaxing your pelvic floor muscles https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/3106-relaxing-your-pelvic-floor-muscles?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Bowel function diary https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2991-bowel-function-diary?format=html Bowel function diary https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2991-bowel-function-diary?format=html molly.w.chikafa@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Molly Chikafa) Pelvic Floor Service Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Having a temporary sns device fitted for faecal incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2971-having-a-temporary-sns-device-fitted-for-faecal-incontinence?format=html Having a temporary sns device fitted for faecal incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2971-having-a-temporary-sns-device-fitted-for-faecal-incontinence?format=html molly.w.chikafa@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Molly Chikafa) Pelvic Floor Service Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Having a permanent sns device fitted for faecal incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2974-having-a-permanent-sns-device-fitted-for-faecal-incontinence?format=html Having a permanent sns device fitted for faecal incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2974-having-a-permanent-sns-device-fitted-for-faecal-incontinence?format=html molly.w.chikafa@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Molly Chikafa) Pelvic Floor Service Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Retraining your bowels when you are having to rush (“holding on” programme) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2918-retraining-you-bowels-when-you-are-having-to-rush-holding-on-programme?format=html Retraining your bowels when you are having to rush (“holding on” programme) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2918-retraining-you-bowels-when-you-are-having-to-rush-holding-on-programme?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Advice for living without a spleen or a spleen that does not work https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/2501-information-for-patients-who-do-not-have-a-spleen-or-has-a-spleen-that-does-not-work?format=html Advice for living without a spleen or a spleen that does not work  

 

If you or your child has an absent or dysfunctional spleen, complete the details on a patient record card and ensure it is carried by the person affected at all times so that paramedics and other health professionals are aware of your condition, should you or your child be taken ill.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/splenectomy-leaflet-and-card

 

 

 

 

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If you or your child has an absent or dysfunctional spleen, complete the details on a patient record card and ensure it is carried by the person affected at all times so that paramedics and other health professionals are aware of your condition, should you or your child be taken ill.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/splenectomy-leaflet-and-card

 

 

 

 

]]> ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Having surgery to remove your appendix https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/2494-having-surgery-to-remove-your-appendix?format=html Having surgery to remove your appendix https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/2494-having-surgery-to-remove-your-appendix?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) General Surgery Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Understanding constipation caused by dyssynergia https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2428-understanding-constipation-caused-by-dyssynergia?format=html Understanding constipation caused by dyssynergia https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2428-understanding-constipation-caused-by-dyssynergia?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Managing excessive farting and smells https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2429-managing-excessive-farting-and-smells?format=html Managing excessive farting and smells https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2429-managing-excessive-farting-and-smells?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Exercising your sphincter muscles to help improve bowel control https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2425-exercising-your-sphincter-muscles-to-help-improve-bowel-control?format=html Exercising your sphincter muscles to help improve bowel control https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2425-exercising-your-sphincter-muscles-to-help-improve-bowel-control?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Your multidisciplinary team for colorectal cancer https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/541-your-multidisciplinary-team-mdt-for-colorectal-cancer?format=html Your multidisciplinary team for colorectal cancer https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/541-your-multidisciplinary-team-mdt-for-colorectal-cancer?format=html angela.sheldon@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Angela Sheldon) General Surgery Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Keeping a food diary when you have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2225-keeping-a-food-diary-when-you-have-symptoms-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs?format=html Keeping a food diary when you have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2225-keeping-a-food-diary-when-you-have-symptoms-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Pelvic Floor Service Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Massaging your tummy to help ease constipation https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2193-massaging-your-tummy-to-help-ease-constipation?format=html Massaging your tummy to help ease constipation https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2193-massaging-your-tummy-to-help-ease-constipation?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Pelvic Floor Service Mon, 23 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Skin care advice for bowel incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2189-skincare-advice-for-bowel-incontinence?format=html Skin care advice for bowel incontinence https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/pelvic-floor-and-bowel-function/2189-skincare-advice-for-bowel-incontinence?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Pelvic Floor Service Sun, 22 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Surveillance and lifestyle advice after colorectal surgery https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/307-colorectal-surveillance?format=html Surveillance and lifestyle advice after colorectal surgery  

Please note this booklet should only be used if authorised by a member of the colorectal healthcare team.

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Please note this booklet should only be used if authorised by a member of the colorectal healthcare team.

]]> angela.sheldon@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Angela Sheldon) General Surgery Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Support and information about bowel cancer https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/chuggs/general-surgery/1888-support-and-information-about-bowel-cancer?format=html Support and information about bowel cancer Sources of information - click on the headings

 

Macmillan Cancer Support is a national charity that provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer, including bowel cancer 

 

Cancer Research UK provides information and support, to all those affected by cancer, including bowel cancer.

 

Bowel Cancer UK Provides information and support to patients, and their family and friends.  

 

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Macmillan Cancer Support is a national charity that provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer, including bowel cancer 

 

Cancer Research UK provides information and support, to all those affected by cancer, including bowel cancer.

 

Bowel Cancer UK Provides information and support to patients, and their family and friends.  

 

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