Medical articles from Dr Vivek Chhaya

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26/02/2026

Gastroenterologist

Abdominal pain explained: Understanding different types of stomach pain

Abdominal pain is a very common symptom that most people experience at some point in their lives. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and may be caused by a variety of different conditions affecting the digestive system or other organs within the abdomen.

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25/02/2026

Dr Vivek Chhaya

Gastroenterologist

When to see a gastroenterologist for abdominal pain

While most abdominal discomfort resolves on its own or with simple measures, certain signs indicate the need to consult a gastroenterologist, a specialist in digestive system disorders.

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30/06/2020

Dr Vivek Chhaya

Gastroenterologist

Chronic diarrhoea: causes, tests and treatment

It can be very unpleasant to live with constant diarrhoea. If your symptoms of loose, watery stools have not cleared up after several weeks, it's time to see a specialist in order to find out what medical condition is causing it. Here, one of our top gastroenterologists Dr Ian Johnston explains what the possible underlying causes might be and how he devises a treatment plan for his patients.