Medical articles from Digestive Health UK

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25/10/2023

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Blood in stool: Your questions answered

Blood in stool, also known as rectal bleeding, is a medical symptom that can manifest as bright red blood, maroon-coloured stools, or black tarry stools. Blood in stool should never be ignored. Here, Dr Sarmed Sami, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, explores the common causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options for blood in stool.

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06/02/2023

Dr Sarmed Sami

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Why you can’t (and shouldn’t) ignore acid reflux

Acid reflux is a common condition that occurs in one in five people in the UK. Here, Dr Sarmed Sami, leading consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into acid reflux, including causes, prevention and complications.

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01/08/2017

Dr Sarmed Sami

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Swallowing difficulties: All about dysphagia

If you have difficulty swallowing, it means you have dysphagia. Here, Dr Sarmed Sami, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into the condition.

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23/05/2017

Dr Sarmed Sami

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Acid reflux: symptoms, cause and treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Expert gastroenterologist Dr Sarmed Sami advises on which lifestyle modifications to make if acid reflux is a recurring problem causing troublesome symptoms of heartburn and in some cases, difficulty swallowing.

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21/03/2017

Dr Sarmed Sami

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy

Recent breakthroughs in technology now allow us to explore and examine parts of the body which were inaccessible. The endoscopic capsule, which is taken like a pill, travels through the body and can collect sample, create visualisations and even administer treatments.