May 29, 2023
Bowel Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bowel cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is a condition that affects the digestive system, particularly the colon and rectum. It occurs when...
Nov 01, 2022
Barrett’s Oesophagus - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Barrett’s Oesophagus? Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition where the lining along the oesophagus (food pipe) becomes damaged from prolonged exposure...
Oct 16, 2022
Gastroenteritis (Gastro) - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro or stomach flu) is a common stomach and intestinal infection that can be spread...
Aug 15, 2022
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)? What is Acid Reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a digestive problem caused by stomach acids...
Aug 15, 2022
What is An Endoscopy? A Complete Patient Guide
If your GP has referred you for an endoscopy, there’s a good chance that you may have some questions about this procedure....
Aug 14, 2022
Diverticulitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition that causes infection and inflammation of pouches that can develop in the large intestine (also...
Mar 02, 2022
Stomach Ulcers - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Stomach Ulcers? Stomach ulcers (also known as gastric ulcers) are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Ulcers are slow healing...
Oct 21, 2021
Gallstones - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Gallstones? Gallstones (also known as gallbladder stones or cholelithiasis) are hardened rock-like structures that build up from the digestive fluids...
Sep 27, 2021
Diarrhoea - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is an illness that is characterised by frequent, runny and loose stools. Those with diarrhoea will experience three...
Sep 16, 2021
Hemorrhoids (Haemorrhoids) - Treatment, Symptoms and Diagnosis
What are Hemorrhoids (Haemorrhoids)? Hemorrhoids (haemorrhoids), also known as piles, are lumps or swollen veins that occur in the anal passage. While...
Aug 24, 2021
What is Colonoscopy? Examination of the Colon
What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is performed to examine the colon (also known as the large intestine or bowel) and the...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is a highly infectious and contagious disease that causes sufferers to experience gastroenteritis resulting in bouts of vomiting as well as...
Feb 10, 2021
What are Digestive Problems?
Digestive problems are essentially any medical condition that can hamper the smooth functioning of the digestive system. The digestion process begins at...
Sep 19, 2020
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of any food or drink which is contaminated with certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites...
