What is GORD? 1 in 4 people in the UK have heartburn. GORD happens when acid and other stomach content persistently leak up from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus) causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. The body has a natural anti-reflux mechanism consisting of a ring of muscles at the junction […]
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About 20% of the population in the UK has gallstones. They are often diagnosed via an ultrasound scan (non-invasive jelly scan of the abdomen). Sometimes your specialist may decide to arrange an MRI scan to take a better look at the gallbladder and the duct network it is attached to. Gallstones are either cholesterol or
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Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease
