Dr Michael Mendall
15.12.20
Gastroenterologia
How to reverse fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease can be asymptomatic in most people and if left untreated can lead to liver damage. The good news is that the condition is reversible if you make some simple yet effective lifestyle changes. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Michael Mendall on what these are exactly.
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
04.12.20
Gastroenterologia
What to do about bloating, burping and flatulence
If you chew and swallow your food too fast or whilst talking at the same time, you may find yourself bloated and needing to burp. We asked an expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about all of the possible reasons behind flatulence and how these symptoms can be prevented or managed.
Professor Shahid Khan
02.12.20
Gastroenterologia
Liver cancer causes, symptoms, outlook and treatment
Primary liver cancer is estimated to be one of the most common causes of death from cancer globally. It is particularly dangerous due to its lack of early warning signs. Professor Shahid Khan is a leading London gastroenterologist and hepatologist, with a special clinical interest in the treatment of liver cancer - learn from him about the causes, symptoms, outlook and treatment of the condition.
Dr Debasis Majumdar
25.11.20
Gastroenterologia
What to expect from a colonoscopy
A colonoscopy may be necessary when a patient has persistent gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea and pain in the abdomen. We found out from leading gastroenterologist, Dr Debasis Majumdar, if the procedure hurts, what issues a colonoscopy can detect and how you should prepare for this procedure.
Dr Vikram Sharma
25.11.20
Gastroenterologia
Liver function tests: what are they looking for?
If your doctor has referred you to see a specialist for liver function tests, it means that they want to check whether you are at risk of liver disease. We spoke to one of our leading hepatologists Dr Vikram Sharma about what blood the tests are looking for exactly and what the results might mean.
Dr Ganesh Sivaji
17.11.20
Gastroenterologia
A specialist’s advice on Crohn’s disease and diet
If you live with Crohn's disease you would have learnt by now that what you choose to eat can significantly affect a flare-up of the condition. We asked one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Ganesh Sivaji about the role of diet and Crohn's disease, and how you can figure out which certain foods may be affecting your gut health.
Professor Shahid Khan
05.11.20
Gastroenterologia
Gilbert’s syndrome: can it lead to liver damage?
Gilbert's syndrome is a fairly common condition in which the liver doesn't process bilirubin properly in the blood, often manifesting as a symptom of jaundice. We spoke to one of our experts Professor Shahid Khan all about the condition, including the symptoms and whether Gilbert's syndrome can be dangerous for the liver.
Dr Michael Mendall
30.10.20
Gastroenterologia
Food intolerance vs food allergy difference
A food intolerance and food allergy can occasionally cause similar symptoms, so people often confuse the two. But, there are important differences. While eating something you are intolerant to can cause discomfort, eating food that you are allergic to can have life-threatening consequences. Dr Michael Mendall guides us through the main differences between food intolerance and a food allergy.
Dr John Martin
29.09.20
Gastroenterologia
Colorectal cancer screening and COVID: getting tested during the pandemic
Dr John Martin, an expert in colorectal cancer screening, explains how the coronavirus has affected your ability to receive a colorectal cancer screening test and clarifies how the tests are being resumed.
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
21.09.20
Gastroenterologia
5 possible reasons for unexplained weight loss
Normally, we are most concerned with weight gain as opposed to worrying about weight loss. But just when does losing weight become too much and what does it mean especially if it's unintentional? We spoke to one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about the possible illnesses that can lead to unexplained weight loss.
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