JACE Medical

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬
At JACE Private Hospital, our treatments and procedures page is designed to help you explore the most relevant private care pathway for your symptoms, condition or procedure query.

Whether you are looking for specialist advice, a private consultation, guide pricing or a clearer route into treatment, you can browse our consultant-led pathways in one place. Treatment areas include:

• Hand, wrist and elbow
• Endoscopy and gastroenterology
• Venous surgery
• Urology
• General surgery
• Steroid joint injections
• Cervical screening
• Mole check

Each treatment page helps you understand the consultant, available procedures, pricing where available, and the next step if you are ready to make an enquiry.

Private care should feel clear from the beginning.

View treatments today:
🌐 https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures

✈️ 𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡? 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞-𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘!
👂 Causeway Clear Ears will be hosting a clinic at JACE Medical on Friday 26th June.

Every year, they treat patients who sadly have had their holidays interrupted by very unwelcome ear issues such as:

✔ Ear Wax Blockage
✔ Ear Infections
✔ Ear Pain during Flying (Barotrauma)

There are a number of reasons that your ears suddenly play up when you go away on holiday.

☀️ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 & 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆
Increased temperatures cause Ear Wax to expand, which can result in a blockage.

💦 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
Fun times in the Pool or Sea can result in water logging in the ear canal, resulting in blockage or even worse, an infection.

✈️ 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
Flying requires the tube behind the ear drum to manage pressures, the familiar popping sensation. However, a pre-existing middle ear issue can cause a condition called Barotrauma, resulting in pain and even perforation of the ear drum.

Their advice is to make an appointment around 2 weeks before take-off.

📍 Causeway Clear Ears Clinic at JACE Medical
📅 Friday 26th June

📞 To book, call 07849 811025
🌐 Visit www.causewayclearears.co.uk

𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬: 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗘𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦
Private care is not only about sp*ed, but also having a clear pathway from your first enquiry through to specialist advice, investigation, results and follow-up.

At JACE Private Hospital, our endoscopy and gastroenterology pathway is designed to help patients move from ongoing symptoms to clearer next steps with consultant-led care throughout.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as ongoing reflux, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, re**al bleeding, a change in bowel habit, persistent diarrhoea, anaemia, iron deficiency or unexplained weight loss, specialist assessment can help guide you towards the most appropriate investigation.

Your pathway may include:

1. Start your enquiry
Our team will review your enquiry and help guide you towards the most appropriate consultation or investigation based on your symptoms.

2. Consultant assessment
You will meet with a specialist consultant to discuss your symptoms, medical history and whether endoscopy is the right next step.

3. Procedure planning
If a gastroscopy, colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended, you will receive clear information about preparation, procedure details and likely costs before treatment is arranged.

4. Results and follow-up
After your procedure, your consultant will explain the findings and outline any treatment, monitoring or aftercare required.

At every stage, the aim is to give you clarity, reassurance and a clear route forward. From enquiry to answers, your care stays consultant-led.

Book your consultation today:
🌐 https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures/endoscopy

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧-𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥
For patients in Donegal and the North West, JACE Private Hospital offers accessible, consultant-led care just across the border.

If you are living in the Republic of Ireland and waiting for planned healthcare, the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme may provide an approved route to access private treatment in Northern Ireland, with reimbursement supported through the HSE where eligibility and paperwork are confirmed.

At JACE Private Hospital, our team can help you understand the pathway, including referral requirements, next steps, treatment options and how the process may work for your individual circumstances.

Available treatment pathways include:
• Hand, wrist and elbow surgery
• Venous surgery, including varicose vein treatment
• Urology
• Endoscopy
• General surgery
• Orthopaedic injections
• Minor plastic surgery

Consultations may be available in Greysteel or Letterkenny, depending on your pathway, with procedures taking place in Northern Ireland.

If you are unsure whether your treatment may be suitable under the scheme, our team can help guide you through the first steps.

Start your cross-border care enquiry today ➤ https://jaceprivatehospital.com/cross-border-care

𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬: 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢
Some symptoms are easy to put off, but getting specialist advice early can bring clarity and peace of mind. Changes in bladder habits, discomfort, urgency, getting up frequently at night, or difficulty passing urine can be frustrating to live with and easy to dismiss. But these symptoms are worth paying attention to.

Common urology symptoms can include:

➤ Needing to pass urine more often
➤ Getting up during the night to p*e
➤ Sudden or urgent need to go
➤ Difficulty starting to p*e
➤ Weak flow
➤ Stopping and starting while passing urine
➤ Feeling like your bladder has not fully emptied
➤ Pain or burning when passing urine
➤ Pelvic, testicular or lower abdominal discomfort
➤ Leaking urine
➤ Blood in the urine

Many of these symptoms are common, particularly as men get older, but that does not mean they should be ignored or simply accepted as normal. Some may be linked to an enlarged prostate, urinary infection, bladder concerns, prostatitis, kidney stones or other urological conditions. The important thing is not to self-diagnose or put off seeking advice, especially if symptoms are new, persistent or affecting your daily life.

Blood in the urine should always be checked, even if it only happens once or there is only a small amount. If you are unable to pass urine, or you have severe pain or feel very unwell, seek urgent medical help.

At JACE Private Hospital, Mr Nathan Grimes, Consultant Urologist, provides discreet, consultant-led assessment for a wide range of urology concerns. A private consultation can help you understand what may be causing your symptoms and what the most appropriate next step could be, whether that is further investigation, reassurance, treatment planning or a day-case procedure where suitable.

Book a private urology consultation at JACE Private Hospital:
🌐 https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures/urology
📞 +44 (0) 28 7116 5790

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣?
If your finger catches, locks or becomes painful when bending, it may be time to get specialist advice.

Trigger finger, stenosing tenosynovitis, also known as trigger thumb when it affects the thumb, is a condition where a finger or thumb can become painful, stiff, or difficult to straighten. In some cases, the finger may click, catch, or lock in a bent position before suddenly releasing. The NHS explains that trigger finger can cause pain, stiffness, clicking or locking, and may affect one or more fingers or thumbs.

WHAT CAUSES TRIGGER FINGER?
Trigger finger happens when the tendon that helps bend the finger becomes irritated or thickened, making it harder for the tendon to glide smoothly through its surrounding sheath. The British Society for Surgery of the Hand describes it as a problem where the tendon catches as it moves through the tunnel in the palm, causing clicking or locking. ([British Society for Surgery of the Hand][2])

COMMON SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE:
• Pain at the base of the finger or thumb
• Clicking or catching when bending or straightening
• Stiffness, often worse in the morning
• A finger or thumb locking in a bent position
• Tenderness or a small lump in the palm
• Difficulty gripping or using the hand normally

For some people, symptoms are mild and settle with time. For others, trigger finger can become painful, frustrating and disruptive, especially when it starts affecting work, sleep, driving, writing, using tools, lifting objects or everyday hand movements.

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK ADVICE?
The NHS advises seeing a GP if you think you have trigger finger and symptoms do not get better, or if symptoms stop you doing your usual daily activities.

You should also seek medical advice if:

• Your finger regularly catches or locks
• The pain is getting worse
• You are struggling to straighten the finger
• Your grip feels affected
• Symptoms are interfering with work or daily life
• You have diabetes or another condition that may affect tendons or healing
• You are unsure whether the problem is trigger finger or something else

If your finger is locked in a bent position and you cannot straighten it, NHS patient guidance advises seeking urgent medical help.

CAN TRIGGER FINGER IMPROVE ON ITS OWN?
Sometimes, yes. Mild trigger finger can settle without treatment. Advice from the NHS and British Society for Surgery of the Hand includes avoiding activities that make symptoms worse where possible, resting the affected finger, and using pain relief such as ibuprofen if suitable for you.

Treatment options may include:

• Activity modification
• Splinting
• Anti-inflammatory medication, where appropriate
• Steroid injection
• Surgery to release the tendon sheath, if symptoms persist or are severe

Northern Ireland Direct also lists rest, medication, splinting, corticosteroid injections and surgery as recognised treatment options for trigger finger.

At JACE Private Hospital, Mr Kieran Lappin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, provides specialist assessment and treatment for hand, wrist and elbow conditions, including trigger finger.

A consultant assessment can help confirm the likely cause of your symptoms, explain your treatment options and guide you towards the most appropriate next step.

If your finger is catching, locking or painful when bending, do not ignore it.

Book a consultation with Mr Kieran Lappin at JACE Private Hospital.
🌐 https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures/hand-wrist-elbow

𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗦, 𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗?
Pins and needles, numbness, pain or weakness in the hand can affect much more than your grip.

For some people, these symptoms can make everyday tasks more difficult. Things like typing, driving, holding a phone, using tools, preparing food, sleeping comfortably or lifting objects can all become frustrating when your hand, wrist or fingers are not working as they should.

One common cause of these symptoms is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which happens when there is pressure on a nerve in the wrist. The NHS describes carpal tunnel syndrome as a condition that can cause tingling, numbness and pain in the hand and fingers, while the HSE also lists symptoms such as numb hands, pins and needles, a weak thumb or difficulty gripping. Symptoms often come on gradually and can be worse at night.

However, hand symptoms are not always caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Numbness, tingling or weakness may also be linked to other upper limb conditions, including cubital tunnel syndrome, tendon problems, arthritis, previous injury or other nerve-related issues.

That is why specialist assessment can be important.

At JACE Private Hospital, Mr Kieran Lappin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, provides specialist assessment and treatment for hand, wrist and elbow conditions. The pathway is designed to help patients move from pain, numbness, stiffness or injury into a clearer consultant-led plan for investigation, treatment or day-case surgery where appropriate.

Conditions treated include:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Ganglions
• Arthritis
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Wrist injuries and stiffness

A consultation can help identify what may be causing your symptoms and whether the right next step is conservative management, further investigation, injection treatment or surgery. JACE Private Hospital lists consultations for this pathway at £250, with day-case treatment options available where surgery is appropriate.

You should seek urgent medical help if numbness, pins and needles or weakness affects your entire arm, leg or face, especially if symptoms come on suddenly. NHS-linked guidance notes that these symptoms may need urgent attention.

If your symptoms are ongoing, worsening, affecting sleep, affecting work or making daily activities more difficult, it may be time to seek specialist advice.

Book a consultation with Mr Kieran Lappin at JACE Private Hospital, by visiting:

🌐 https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures/hand-wrist-elbow

👧🧒 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 • 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 👧🧒

Today, we celebrate children! 💜

At Causeway Clear Ears and JACE Medical, our Specialist Nurses are qualified to assess and treat children experiencing a range of common ear conditions, including:

✔ Ear Wax Build-Up
✔ Ear Infections
✔ Glue Ear

👂 What is Glue Ear?

Glue Ear (medical term: Otitis Media with Effusion) occurs when fluid or mucus becomes trapped behind the eardrum. This can prevent the eardrum from vibrating properly, resulting in reduced hearing.

We commonly see Glue Ear in children because the Eustachian Tube (the tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose) is still developing. This can make it more difficult for fluid to drain naturally. Combined with the coughs, colds and runny noses that are common during childhood, fluid can build up and affect hearing.

In some cases, Glue Ear may even contribute to children failing their P1 hearing screening test.

💜 We love welcoming children to our clinic and work hard to make every visit a positive experience. Our friendly team takes the time to explain everything in an age-appropriate way, helping children feel comfortable and at ease. We also have toys and a few treats on hand to reward their bravery!

If you have concerns about your child's hearing or ear health, we'd be delighted to help.

📞 Call us on 07849811025
🌐 Visit www.causewayclearears.co.uk

𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟
Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern. For many patients, they can cause aching, heaviness, swelling, discomfort and a loss of confidence, especially when symptoms begin to affect everyday life.

At JACE Private Hospital, Mr Zola Mzimba, Consultant Surgeon and Registered Phlebology Sonographer, provides specialist assessment and treatment for venous disease, including varicose veins.

With over 20 years’ experience treating veins, Mr Mzimba offers consultant-led care in a professional clinical setting, helping patients understand their symptoms, explore suitable treatment options and move forward with confidence.

These before and after images show examples of patient outcomes following venous treatment.Every patient is different, and results may vary, but specialist assessment can help determine the most appropriate treatment pathway for you.

Concerned about varicose veins? Book a consultation with Mr Zola Mzimba at JACE Private Hospital: https://jaceprivatehospital.com/treatments-procedures/vascular