Medical articles from Professor Shahid Khan

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12/01/2024

Gastroenterologist

Frequently asked questions about endoscopy: part 2

In the second article of a two-part series, esteemed consultant Professor Shahid Khan reveals the answers to more commonly asked questions about endoscopy, including risks and complications associated with the procedure.

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05/01/2024

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

Frequently asked questions about endoscopy: part 1

In the first article of a two-part series, esteemed consultant Professor Shahid Khan reveals the answers to some commonly asked questions about endoscopy, including the differences between gastroscopy and colonoscopy and what to expect during the endoscopy procedure.

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02/08/2021

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

Fatty liver disease: A comprehensive insight into its different types

The liver can be affected by a variety of different fatty liver-related diseases, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Here to give us more of a comprehensive insight into these different types of liver-related diseases is expert gastroenterologist Professor Shahid Khan.

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25/03/2021

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

Alcohol-related cirrhosis: is it reversible?

Do you know how the severity of alcohol-related cirrhosis can be measured and whether the negative effects of alchohol on the liver can be reversed? We spoke with a renowned consultant physician from the London Clinic, Professor Shahid A Khan, to discuss all this and more. Find out how to tell whether cirrhosis is worsening and if it can be prevented. In this article, we discuss the lifestyle changes that can be implemented, for a healthier liver.

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21/12/2020

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

An overview of alcoholic hepatitis, explained by an expert

Alcoholic hepatitis is a serious liver condition that affects heavy drinkers. It can be potentially life-threatening if left untreated. In this article, Professor Shahid A Khan, a leading consultant physician, offers a short overview of the condition and what treatment to expect if you have been diagnosed.

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02/12/2020

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

Liver cancer causes, symptoms, outlook and treatment

Primary liver cancer is estimated to be one of the most common causes of death from cancer globally. It is particularly dangerous due to its lack of early warning signs. Professor Shahid Khan is a leading London gastroenterologist and hepatologist, with a special clinical interest in the treatment of liver cancer - learn from him about the causes, symptoms, outlook and treatment of the condition.

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05/11/2020

Professor Shahid Khan

Gastroenterologist

Gilbert’s syndrome: can it lead to liver damage?

Gilbert's syndrome is a fairly common condition in which the liver doesn't process bilirubin properly in the blood, often manifesting as a symptom of jaundice. We spoke to one of our experts Professor Shahid Khan all about the condition, including the symptoms and whether Gilbert's syndrome can be dangerous for the liver.