Medical articles from Dr Rehan Haidry

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13/05/2026

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

Obesity in the UK: why is it rising and can endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) offer a minimally invasive treatment?

Obesity in the UK is increasing rapidly, with approximately 1 in 4 adults now classified as obese in England. Minimally invasive endoscopic treatments, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), are emerging as effective alternatives to surgery.

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06/06/2025

Dr Rehan Haidry

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

Endoscopic treatment of acid reflux

Acid reflux is a common condition that affects a significant portion of the population, often presenting as heartburn or indigestion. While many cases are mild and manageable with lifestyle changes, chronic acid reflux can lead to more serious complications, including a higher risk of oesophageal cancer. In this article, a consultant gastroenterological endoscopist explains the risk of acid reflux, and what procedures can help.

20/05/2019

Dr Rehan Haidry

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

How to relieve bloating

It's not nice having a swollen belly or feeling really stuffed after eating! We've asked one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Rehan Haidry to share his advice on how to relieve bloating.

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15/05/2019

Dr Rehan Haidry

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

Bloating: is it the sign of a medical condition?

We've all suffered from feeling bloated before, which can leave us feeling really uncomfortable and full. But have you ever wondered just what has really caused this? We've asked a leading gastroenterology Dr Rehan Haidry to explain how the gut works and what causes bloating.

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13/03/2019

Dr Rehan Haidry

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

The Stretta procedure for acid reflux relief

Acid reflux is a fairly common problem, and is often manageable by watching what you eat. However, in some people, it can become a recurring problem that has a big impact on their day-to-day lives. Stretta is one procedure that aims to solve the problem in a unique way. Dr Rehan Haidry, a pioneering gastroenterologist is here to explain.

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19/02/2019

Dr Rehan Haidry

Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

Could we use AI to detect oesophageal cancer?

Recent medical innovation has seen the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in performing endoscopic imaging in the screening for pre-cancerous and cancerous abnormalities. Such technology presents a way to improve the detection of early oesophageal cancer. Dr Rehan Haidry is an innovative gastroenterologist and endoscopist, who is actively shaping this future of cancer detection, and here he discusses how AI fits into his field.