10 Essential Facts about GORD
10 Essential Facts about GORD Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)—often referred to as ‘acid reflux’—is a very common condition in the UK. It occurs when the acidic contents of the st...
10 Essential Facts about GORD Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)—often referred to as ‘acid reflux’—is a very common condition in the UK. It occurs when the acidic contents of the st...
10 Essential Facts about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive conditions in the UK, affecting up to 20% of the population at some point in ...
10 Essential Facts about Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is often shrouded in stigma and misunderstood as a condition solely caused by alcohol misuse. In reality, it is the advanced stage of various chronic liver...
10 Essential Facts about Coeliac Disease Coeliac (or Celiac, in USA) disease is often misunderstood as a simple food allergy or a lifestyle choice. In reality, it is a serious genetic autoimmune condi...
10 Essential Facts About Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is often a “hidden” illness, but its impact on those living with it is profound. Far from being j...
5 Ways to Keep Your Bowels Moving There is a wide range of behaviour in terms of frequency of human bowel movement (pooing): from 3x a day to 3 a week. You will know what is your normal pattern. Whate...
5 Ways to Keep Your Liver Healthy The liver is a large, wedge-shaped organ weighing approximately 1.5kg, located in the upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity beneath the diaphragm. Operating as...
5 Common Causes of Lower GI Bleeding: When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Lower Gastrointestinal (LGI) bleeding originates anywhere from the small intestine down to the colon, rectum, or anus. Whil...
5 Common Causes of Upper GI Bleeding: When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding originates in the oesophagus, stomach, or the first part of the small intestine (duod...
5 Common Causes of GI Bleeding: When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a clinical sign, not a diagnosis in itself. It can be a frightening experience, but the color, ...