Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
What is idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is also known as primary retroperitoneal fibrosis. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is
Fibre In Fruits & Vegetables
“Eat more fibre”. You’ve probably heard it before. But do you know why fibre is so good for your health?
Peptic ulcers
What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a lesion or sore on the protective lining of the stomach
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of
Video: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan A diagnosis of cancer is something no one wants to hear. Most of us think
9 Signs your liver may be damaged
Your liver is a key part of your digestive system, responsible for cleaning out toxins from your blood, processing medicines,
Alcohol intoxication is no friend of the bowel
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disease characterised by chronic inflammation of all or part of the digestive tract. It
Colorectal cancer does early screening help?
Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, is cancer in any part of the large bowel (colon or rectum).
Bowel cancer: having a stoma
Having a stoma A stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that allows faeces to leave the body.