Medical articles from Mr David McArthur

Haemorrhoids are very common and thus, if you have symptoms, you might assume that it is haemorrhoids at first. In some cases, however, haemorrhoid symptoms indicate a different condition. Here, Mr Da...

A colonoscopy looks for changes inside your bowels and is a diagnostic procedure that can find what's causing symptoms in the area. There’s a certain amount of preparation required from patients. So,...

If you've tried treating your haemorrhoids at home with cream, laxatives and eating high fibre foods but nothing is happening, it might be time to consider surgery. Here, one of our expert colorectal ...

Although haemorrhoids (piles) can be painful and unpleasant, there are many effective ways of treating and preventing them. Usually, they get better on their own but there are occasions where patients...

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer or bowel cancer, can be a worrying prospect, especially as we get older. Regular screening is important, especially for those over the age of 60. But how ...