Find out what a carotid Doppler scan involves, why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during and after, and what your results could mean.
A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the lining of the large bowel, including the colon and rectum. If you're experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits, a colonoscopy at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital can help identify the cause and support early diagnosis of bowel conditions.
Find out what colorectal (bowel cancer) screening involves, who it's for, how to do the home test, and what your results could mean for you.
If your cervical smear test indicates abnormal cells are present your consultant may recommend a colposcopy to examine the cells and tissue in your vagina and cervix.
A cone biopsy is performed to investigate abnormal cells in your cervix.
CT calcium scoring is a CT scan to check for deposits or build-up of plaque on the walls of your coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to your heart).
Find out what a cystoscopy involves, why you might need one, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible side effects to expect.
A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.
Find out what an echocardiogram (echo) involves, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the scan, and possible risks
Find out what an ECG (electrocardiogram) checks, why you might need one, the different types, what happens during the test, and possible risks.
If a normal ECG does not reveal any problems your consultant may recommend measuring your heart activity over 24 hours, 48 hours or 7 days using an event monitor.
If you're experiencing changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, the specialists at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital offer flexible sigmoidoscopy to investigate your symptoms and identify the underlying cause. This diagnostic procedure examines the lower bowel and can support the early diagnosis of bowel cancer.
Find out what a hysteroscopy involves, including why it's used, how to prepare, what happens during the test, and the possible risks and benefits.
If you experience chronic (long term) laryngitis, difficulty swallowing or throat pain your consultant may recommend a larynx diagnostic endoscopy (laryngoscopy).
A nerve conduction study is test to access nerve damage.
If you have an unusual growth (lesion) or tumour on your penis your consultant may recommend taking a biopsy (sample) for analysis in a pathology lab.
Wondering about prostate cancer screening? Find out who can have it, what the PSA test involves, and the benefits and risks involved in testing.
If rectal pain, bleeding, lumps or changes in your bowel habits are causing concern, a rectal EUA at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital can help identify the cause. Our experienced colorectal specialists use this procedure to assess rectal and anal conditions in detail and guide the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb).
Also known as a testicular screen, this ultrasound can help diagnose medical conditions in the testicles.
A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
Find out what an upper GI endoscopy involves, why you might need one, how to prepare, and what happens during and after the procedure at Nuffield Health.