Medical articles of Oesophagitis

19/02/2025
Mr Paul MacKenzie
Consultant upper GI and general surgeon
Effective strategies for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation and discomfort. If left untreated, it can lead to complications such as oesophagitis or Barrett’s oesophagus. Effective management involves lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, surgical interventions.
11/02/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Managing swallowing difficulties: effective treatments for oesophageal strictures
An oesophageal stricture can make swallowing very difficult or uncomfortable. In this article, a talented endoscopist and consultant gastroenterologist explains this condition, and how patients can feel relief.
09/09/2024
Mr Sherif Awad
Surgeon
Surgery for acid reflux: Understanding the gold standard, and 2024 innovations
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), commonly referred to as acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (oesophagus). For those with severe acid reflux, surgery may be considered. This article from leading consultant laparoscopic (keyhole), upper gastrointestinal and bariatric (weight loss) surgeon Mr Sherif Awad explores the gold standard of surgical treatment for acid reflux and highlights innovations in 2024.
31/01/2022
Mr Krishna Moorthy
Surgeon
GORD: An expert answers your burning questions
The risk of developing serious complications from GORD, such as cancer of the oesophagus, is a concerning prospect. Particularly as acid reflux is becoming more common. Here to offer a comprehensive insight to the condition is leading upper gastrointestinal surgeon Mr Krishna Moorthy. He has put together a two-part article that considers various aspects of GORD. Read part one here.
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31/08/2021
Dr Andrew Thillainayagam
Gastroenterologist
Series (Part Three): Living with GORD
Managing daily life with GORD, surgical options and its possible complications are explained in part three of this series of articles by consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and clinical research fellow Dr Neil Galletly.
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31/08/2021
Dr Andrew Thillainayagam
Gastroenterologist
Series (Part One): GORD - An introduction
In this three-part article series, consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and Dr Neil Galletly, clinical research fellow, consider the impact of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Read a comprehensive summary of the condition in part one.
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12/11/2019
Dr Catherine Sykes
Psychologist
Understanding bulimia
Bulimia nervosa (bulimia, for short) was first identified as a problem in the early 80’s. It has attracted a variety of different definitions. Dr Catherine Sykes talks about the five key features of bulimia that are commonly used for diagnosis.
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