Medical articles of Vomiting

02/07/2024
Dr Marek Czajkowski
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Gastrointestinal bleeding and its causes
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious medical condition that involves bleeding from any part of the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus. This condition can range from mild to severe and can be indicative of various underlying health issues. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for managing GI bleeding effectively. Here to provide a detailed insight into this is leading consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Marek Czajkowski.
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24/04/2024
Miss Victoria Alexander
Adult & Paediatric ENT
What causes balance problems?
The ability to balance depends on various factors. This includes on how well the brain, nerves, eyes, muscles and joints, function, as well as the vestibular system, which is the group of structures behind the ear drum. Leading consultant adult & paediatric ENT surgeon Miss Victoria Alexander looks at the most common causes of balance problems in connection to the vestibular system, their symptoms and treatment.
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05/02/2024
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Consultant paediatrician
All about about paediatric food allergy
Leading paediatric consultant Dr Mugilan Anandarajan discusses the ins and outs of paediatric food allergy, answering some of the most commonly-asked questions about it in this expert article.
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18/07/2022
Professor Mansoor Khan
Consultant General, Upper GI, and Trauma Surgeon
Surgical management of GORD: Is anti-reflux surgery right for you?
Although medication and lifestyle modifications can relieve symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in some patients, others may require surgery to provide a definitive solution. Consultant general, upper gastrointestinal and trauma surgeon Professor Mansoor Khan sheds light on when anti-reflux surgery is indicated in this informative article.
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23/04/2020
Dr Lisa Das
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Digestive issues: is it an early symptom of COVID-19?
Although we know that a dry cough, shortness of breath and high temperature are hallmark signs of COVID-19, some of us may not realise that diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting can be the early signs of infection. One of our top gastroenterologists from London, Dr Lisa Das, explains how the coronavirus can affect our digestive system and what you need to do if you display symptoms.
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24/03/2020
Dr Lisa Das
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Diverticulitis diet: what should you eat when you have a flare-up?
Diverticulitis affects many people over the age of 60 and can cause abdominal pain, a temperature, nausea, and even vomiting. In this article, Dr Lisa Das, explores the kind of diet you should be following to help reduce your symptoms and also prevent any future flare-ups of the disease.
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12/11/2018
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
Gastroenterologist
What is stomach flu?
Stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, generally refers to a viral infection that causes an irritated and inflamed stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Despite the name, the stomach flu has nothing to do with the regular flu. Whilst stomach flu causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, influenza (“the flu”) causes body aches, headaches, fevers, and cold-like symptoms, such as a sore throat or a runny nose. Dr Aathavan Loganayagam, a top gastroenterologist, explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.
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