![Bowel Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment 2 bowel-cancer-24-7-medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1282606607-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Barrett’s Oesophagus - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment 4 barrett's oesophagus 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-860005252-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Gastroenteritis (Gastro) - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment 6 gastroenteritis 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iStock-1316604407-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 8 atrial fibrillation 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1336252118-437x207.jpg)
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...
![What is An Endoscopy? A Complete Patient Guide 10 endoscopy 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iStock-981992606-437x207.jpg)
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....
![Diverticulitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 12 diverticulitis 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1363482011.jpg)
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...
![Stomach Ulcers - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 14 stomach ulcers-24-7-medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1202531834-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Gallstones - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 16 gallstones-24-7-medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-813755060-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Diarrhoea - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 18 gallstones-24-7-medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-813755060-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Hemorrhoids (Haemorrhoids) - Treatment, Symptoms and Diagnosis 20 hemorrhoids-haemorrhoid-247medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1220260359-437x207.jpg)
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...
![What is Colonoscopy? Examination of the Colon 22 endoscopy 24-7 medcare](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iStock-981992606-437x207.jpg)
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...
![What is Norovirus? 25 Patient with upper abdominal pain symptoms resulting from kidney stones](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Norovirus-437x207.jpg)
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...
![What are Digestive Problems? 28 Patient with stomach and upper abdominal pain from Ulcerative Colitis / Irritable Bowel Disease](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Digestive-problems-437x207.jpg)
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...
![Food Poisoning 29 Food Poisoning](https://24-7medcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5.-247MedCare_FoodPoisoning-437x207.jpg)
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...