Can acid reflux run in families?

Chronic symptoms of heartburn or chest pain from acid reflux may require further investigation to establish the best management strategy. We invited revered consultant neurogastroenterologist Dr Natalia Zarate-Lopez to reveal the most common causes of acid reflux, including if the problem can run in families. The leading specialist also shares expert advice on the key lifestyle changes patients can make to help manage their symptoms.

An expert's guide to ultra-processed foods and gut health

The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is a contemporary adage first coined in 1825 by a Parisian gentleman called Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. As our knowledge of the link between food and our gut microbiota grows rapidly, this aphorism seems more and more poignant. Over the past 30 years, we have undergone significant lifestyle and dietary changes. There have been concerns raised about how the increase in processed foods in our diet, which is often a result of urbanisation and westernisation, may affect our gut health. In his latest online article, leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Ravi Misra explains the different food groups and their impact on our gut health.

What are the symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?

Gut bacteria is key to maintaining healthy digestion. A change in the delicate balance of gut bacteria, such as in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), can thus result in associated gastrointestinal symptoms, which may require treatment. Here, Dr Sebastian Zeki, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into SIBO.

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