25/10/2023Dr Sarmed SamiGastroenterologyBlood in stool: Your questions answeredBlood 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, ...
06/02/2023Dr Sarmed SamiGastroenterologyWhy you can’t (and shouldn’t) ignore acid refluxAcid 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 cause...
01/08/2017Dr Sarmed SamiGastroenterologySwallowing difficulties: All about dysphagiaIf you have difficulty swallowing, it means you have dysphagia. Here, Dr Sarmed Sami, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into the condition.
23/05/2017Dr Sarmed SamiGastroenterologyAcid 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 ...
21/03/2017Dr Sarmed SamiGastroenterologyAdvances in gastrointestinal endoscopyRecent 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 c...
