Peptic ulcers: what causes them?
Peptic ulcers occur in the stomach (gastric ulcers) and the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). They result
Hepatitis: an overview
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) is an illness that can cause permanent and life-threatening damage. Why your liver is important
Pancreas and insulin: An Overview
Pancreas and insulin Your pancreas is one of the organs of your digestive system. It lies in your abdomen,
Haemorrhoids treatments
If you have symptoms of haemorrhoids, it is important to visit your doctor to make sure that the bleeding, pain
Asthma and gastric reflux
The asthma-GORD connection Recent medical research has been trying to unravel the connection between 2 very common conditions: asthma and
Beach sand carries greater health risk than the water
The regular reports of water quality at popular beaches provide a measure of the levels of bacteria typically found in
Colon polyps (bowel polyps)
Bowel polyps, also known as colon polyps, are small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon (large bowel) or
Oesophageal cancer: what is it?
Oesophageal cancer (also called cancer of the oesophagus) is a malignant tumour that grows in the lining of the oesophagus.
Bowel cancer treatments
Making treatment decisions Sometimes it is difficult to decide on the type of treatment to have. You may feel that