Medical articles from Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

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13/10/2025

Gastroenterologist

Ways to help prevent bowel cancer and why it’s starting to affect younger people

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It typically affects older adults, but recent research has shown a concerning rise in cases among younger people.

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18/12/2024

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

What happens if Helicobacter pylori goes untreated?

H. pylori look like little curved rods with a bank of structures called flagella at one end. The flagella beat like arms to propel the bacteria around the stomach. Around 40% of the UK population are infected by the germ and in approximately eight to nine out of ten people who have it, it does not cause any symptoms. However, if you do have it, is it curable? Here, London gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains.

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16/06/2022

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

Got a bellyache? A food intolerance may be the culprit

Just how common is food intolerance, and what are the main symptoms? Read our latest article to find out the all-important questions about food intolerance, a condition that can cause extreme discomfort, particularly in the stomach.

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21/04/2022

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

What is giardiasis, and how does one get it?

Have you been suffering from bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps recently? If so, you may have contracted a condition known as giardiasis. Here to outline the condition's symptoms, and to explain how it is diagnosed and treated, is highly experienced and proficient consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Aathavan Loganayagam.

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08/11/2021

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

Can stress cause constipation?

Stress can certainly have an extremely negative effect on our daily lives, and can not only affect us mentally, but also physically and emotionally. In our latest article, highly esteemed London-based gastroenterologist, Mr Aathavan Loganayagam, reveals how being stressed can lead to uncomfortable and life-disrupting bowel-related conditions such as constipation.

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26/10/2021

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

Probiotics and IBS: Should you trust your gut?

It's believed that between one and two in 10 people in the UK have IBS. Many may use probiotics to reduce the everyday, yet ever annoying, symptoms of this condition. However, just how effective are they? Dr Aathavan Loganayagam, top gastroenterologist, explores this question with detailed expertise. Read on to find out more.

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10/02/2021

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

Bile acid malabsorption: symptoms and treatment

If there is an excess build-up of bile acids in your colon, it can lead to a condition known as bile acid malabsorption, which unfortunately can cause bloating and gas. Sounds like symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? We asked consultant gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam how the conditions compare and how BAM is treated.

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20/01/2021

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

How might gut bacteria and IBS affect your mental health?

If you live with IBS and are no stranger to flare-ups of bloating, diarrhoea and gas, these symptoms may leave you feeling anxious as you go about your daily routine. Similarly, research shows that there is a connection between gut bacteria and your brain, which can also affect mental health. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist, now!

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04/12/2020

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

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 bloating, burping and flatulence and how these symptoms can be prevented or managed.

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21/09/2020

Dr Aathavan Loganayagam

Gastroenterologist

5 possible reasons for unexplained weight loss

Why am I losing weight? 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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