Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for kidney stones
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37529
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Urology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0285
- Available Online
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Kidney stones are hard pieces of salt. They build up over time and can be as small as a grain of sand, up to 3 cm or more across. When the stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones. Care instructions are given and a list of the symptoms that need medical attention ar…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Urology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Calculi
- Lithotripsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Calculi
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Specialty
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- Kidney stones are hard pieces of salt. They build up over time and can be as small as a grain of sand, up to 3 cm or more across. When the stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones. Care instructions are given and a list of the symptoms that need medical attention are outlined.
- Notes
- Previous title: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Urology, DGH
- Pamphlet Number
- 0285
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0543
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Flax is a gluten-free grain with a mild nutty flavour. Flax has many health benefits. This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided. Websites for further information are included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Flax
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Flax
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Flax is a gluten-free grain with a mild nutty flavour. Flax has many health benefits. This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided. Websites for further information are included.
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0543
Low fibre nutrition guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38174
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0626
- Available Online
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Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot digest. It is found in whole grain bread and cereal products, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. By choosing a low fibre eating plan, you will have smaller and fewer bowel movements (poops). This pamphlet includes lists of "Best choices" and "Foods to avoid".
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dietary Fiber
- Diet - Guideline
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fiber in human nutrition
- Diet therapy
- Specialty
- Nutrition and food
- Abstract
- Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot digest. It is found in whole grain bread and cereal products, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. By choosing a low fibre eating plan, you will have smaller and fewer bowel movements (poops). This pamphlet includes lists of "Best choices" and "Foods to avoid".
- Notes
- Previous title: Low fibre diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0626
