20/06/2022Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyUlcerative colitis: the FAQs answeredUlcerative colitis is one of two common inflammatory bowel diseases which affect thousands of people in the UK. What is it exactly and how can it be treated and managed with diet? Esteemed consultant ...
15/03/2022Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyWhen is acid reflux considered to be a serious medical problem?In this second article of a series on acid reflux, leading consultant gastroenterologist Professor Stuart Bloom expertly explains how the condition is treated by medication and when surgery may be rec...
15/03/2022Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyDiet, lifestyle and acid refluxIn this informative article on the effects of diet and lifestyle on acid reflux, leading consultant gastroenterologist Professor Stuart Bloom, gives expert insight on the condition's causes and invalu...
29/11/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyHow can I relieve acid reflux?What is that burning feeling in your chest? A bitter taste in the mouth, burping, hiccups, bloating, and nausea can all be signs of a condition called acid reflux. Respected gastroenterologist Dr Stua...
09/10/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyFood intolerance or food allergy?Food intolerances and allergies can have a serious impact on a person’s life, forcing them to plan their meals around avoiding certain foods. What are food intolerances and how are they different from...
25/07/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyA short guide to coeliac diseaseWe are often told to watch what we eat, but this couldn’t be more important for patients with coeliac disease. Certain foods trigger the body’s own immune system to attack the lining of the gut. If un...
30/05/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyHow inflammatory bowel disease affects the bodyInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two chronic (long-term) digestive system conditions that can make like difficult for the patient: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. But can these condi...
25/04/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyHow serious is IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)?Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be highly unpleasant and in some cases debilitating, taking its toll on the patient’s quality of life. But can it be life-threatening? Or can it be cured? Leading ...
06/03/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyDealing with Delhi belly symptoms: diarrhoea in the returning travellerHaving a gippy tummy is a common thing to experience when travelling. The question is: what causes travellers’ diarrhoea? Top London gastroenterologist Dr Stuart Bloom has all the answers.
17/01/2018Professor Stuart BloomGastroenterologyPeptic ulcers: your questions answered by an expertTop gastroenterologist Professor Stuart Bloom answers 6 questions you need to know the answers to about peptic ulcers. Discover the connection between stomach ulcers and helicobacter pylori.
