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acid reflux, gastro oesophageal reflux, gerd, gord, gastroenterology, heart burn
Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez

By Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez
12.06.23
Gastroenterology

Can acid reflux run in families?

Chronic symptoms of heartburn or chest pain from acid reflux may require further investigation to establish the best management strategy. We invited revered consultant neurogastroenterologist Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez to reveal the most common causes of acid reflux, including if the problem can run in families. The leading specialist also shares expert advice on the key lifestyle changes patients can make to help manage their symptoms.

Fruit and veg
Dr Ravi Misra

By Dr Ravi Misra
12.05.23
Gastroenterology

An expert's guide to ultra-processed foods and gut health

The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is a contemporary adage first coined in 1825 by a Parisian gentleman called Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. As our knowledge of the link between food and our gut microbiota grows rapidly, this aphorism seems more and more poignant. Over the past 30 years, we have undergone significant lifestyle and dietary changes. There have been concerns raised about how the increase in processed foods in our diet, which is often a result of urbanisation and westernisation, may affect our gut health. In his latest online article, leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Ravi Misra explains the different food groups and their impact on our gut health.

An intestine
Dr Laurence Maiden

By Dr Laurence Maiden
03.05.23
Gastroenterology

Balloon enteroscopy: everything you need to know

Enteroscopy means endoscopy of the small bowel. Traditional endoscopy or gastroscopy is looking at the stomach, the food pipe of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine and the camera doesn’t go in very far. However, to try and have a look in the small bowel requires a longer telescope because the small bowel is much longer and varies from person to person Highly experienced consultant physician and gastroenterologist Dr Laurence Maiden explains all there is to know about a balloon enteroscopy, including how it differs from a traditional endoscopy.

Dr Paul Blaker

By Dr Paul Blaker
04.04.23
Gastroenterology

A comprehensive overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition which affects the gastrointestinal tract and leads to symptoms of abdominal cramps, bloating and changes in bowel habits with either constipation or diarrhoea. These symptoms tend to come and go over time but sometimes they can last days, weeks or even months at a time. It is a condition which affects patient’s quality of life, with symptoms which are absolutely genuine but in the abscence of a detectional disease process. It is regarded as a functional problem of the gastrointestinal tract which doctors poorly understand

Man with abdominal pain
Dr Sebastian Zeki

By Dr Sebastian Zeki
17.03.23
Gastroenterology

What are the symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?

Gut bacteria is key to maintaining healthy digestion. A change in the delicate balance of gut bacteria, such as in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), can thus result in associated gastrointestinal symptoms, which may require treatment. Here, Dr Sebastian Zeki, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into SIBO.

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