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June 14, 2022 What is Variceal Bleeding? Varices are dilated submucosal veins, most commonly detected in the distal oesophagus or proximal stomach. These varices can bleed. Varices are associated with portal hypertension of any cause including presinusoidal (portal vein thrombosis), sinusoidal (cirrhosis) and postsinusoidal (Budd Chiari syndrome) causes, the commonest being cirrhosis. Despite...

June 14, 2022 What is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) refers to an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut, predominantly in the small intestines. The microbiota is essential for health and life, so having bacteria in the gut is normal. However, an imbalance can cause problems. 

June 14, 2022 What is Pancreatitis? The pancreas is an organ or gland that lies behind your stomach, in the upper abdomen, and closer to your back. It has 2 main functions: It produces digestive enzymes that help break down food. It produces hormones such as insulin and glucagon that help regulate the...

June 14, 2022 What are Pancreatic Cysts? Pancreatic cysts are pockets of fluid in or around your pancreas. The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach. It is responsible for producing hormones such as insulin and digestive enzymes. Pancreatic cysts are commonly found incidentally during health screening or during radiologic imaging for...

June 14, 2022 What is Pancreatic Cancer? The pancreas is an organ in the upper abdomen and is located behind the stomach. It is situated near many vital structures like the small intestine, blood vessels and nerves. The pancreas performs two key functions: an endocrine function (makes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels)...

June 14, 2022 What is Oesophageal Motility Conditions? Oesophageal motility disorders refer to conditions where there is no structural issue with the swallowing tube, the oesophagus, but there is a problem with the movement of food in the oesophagus. This could be a problem due to the lining, muscles or nerves of the...

June 14, 2022 What is Oesophageal Cancer? Oesophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach.  Oesophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus. Oesophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the esophagus. More men...

June 14, 2022 What is Nausea & Vomiting? Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of the contents in the stomach through the mouth. It is colloquially known as throwing up, puking, and retching.  Nausea is the uneasiness sensation of the stomach that accompanies the urge to vomit.  Nausea and vomiting are...

June 14, 2022 What is Mucus in Stool? Do you know that your stomach is capable of digesting itself due to the strong acid produced by cells in your stomach? There is a thick protective mucus barrier which prevents that from happening, and without it, ulcers can form which can lead to poor digestion and abdominal...

June 14, 2022 What is Iron Deficiency Anaemia? Iron is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin (Hb), which is needed to carry oxygen around the body. A lack of iron can lead to a drop in the amount of haemoglobin in the red blood cells, resulting in small deformed red blood cells and...