Digestive Health
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common digestive condition that happens when some acid or bile in the stomach flows back up.
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Conditions & Symptoms
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Anaemia
Anaemia occurs when oxygen isn’t being transported around your body effectively due to a lack of healthy red blood cells and the protein haemoglobin.
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Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of your anus, known as the mucosa.
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Anal Fistula
An anal fistula, a tunnel between the inside of your anus and the skin on the outside, is often caused by infected anal glands.
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Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN)
Anal intraepithelial neoplasia or AIN is abnormal cells in the lining of your anus caused by the HPV virus.
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Anal Skin Tag
Anal skin tags, or rectal skin tags, are common and usually harmless growths that hang off the skin around the outside of the anus.
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Barrett's Oesophagus
Barrett’s oesophagus occurs when the cells in the lining of the tube in your throat that carries food to your stomach change.
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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Bile duct cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the bile ducts, the tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. Although uncommon, it’s a serious condition that can cause symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss.
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Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum).
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Bowel Incontinence
Bowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling.
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Changes in Bowel Habits
Changes in bowel habits can include moving your bowels more or less often, changes in the colour or consistency of your stool, or losing control over your bowel movements.
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Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation is a long-term condition where you don’t empty your bowels often or you have hard or painful stools.
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Chronic Diarrhoea
Chronic diarrhoea is the passing of loose, watery stools 3 or more times a day for 4 weeks or more.
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a long-term condition where your kidney function declines over time.
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Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is a fairly common condition where your immune system becomes overactive when you eat gluten and damages your gut.
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Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract.
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Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease, such as diverticulosis and diverticulitis, is a common condition that causes small pockets to form along your large bowel.
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by a build-up of fat in the liver, which can lead to liver failure in severe cases.
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the gallbladder grow uncontrollably and form a tumour. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver to help digest fats.
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened pieces of bile that form in your gallbladder.
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Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD/GERD)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) is a common digestive disorder where stomach acid leaks up into the oesophagus.
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Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are swollen or enlarged blood vessels at or just inside the opening of your anus (bottom).
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Hepatobiliary Disease
Hepatobiliary disease is a catch-all term to describe any condition or disorder that affects the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
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Hernias of the Groin and Abdominal Wall
Hernias of the groin and abdominal wall are lumps in the groin that develop when the bowels, or other tissues in the body, are pushed through a weak spot in the muscles between the upper thigh and the lower abdomen.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition of the digestive tract and shares similar symptoms to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term condition of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer (renal cancer) is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys.
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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones is a common urinary system disorder that can affect any individual.
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Liver Cancer
Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the liver grow uncontrollably and form a tumour. It’s less common than other types of cancer, with around 7,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK every year.
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Liver Disease
Liver disease refers to a group of conditions that damage the liver and affect its function. There are more than 100 different types of liver disease, ranging from common conditions to rare genetic and autoimmune disorders.
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