Crohn's Colonosopy and Faecal Calprotectin
A member of my family was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease over 30 years ago. He had been sick for about five years before they finally made the diagnosis. He had lost a large amount of weight, had [...]
One of the commonest reasons why people come to see one of our doctors at the London Gastroenterology Centre is because they may need an endoscopy. Endoscopy is part of the investigation of a [...]
Endoscopy for persistent heartburn
The government has recently launched its next phase of the ‘Be Clear on Cancer campaign’. There have already been campaigns in relation to bowel cancer (blood in the poo)and lung cancer (cough [...]
Diet and Colon Cancer: Are You at Risk?
There is strong evidence to suggest that certain foods can increase your risk of being diagnosed with colon cancer in your lifetime. A healthy, balanced diet is extremely important for your [...]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that is thought to affect one in five people, and is more common in women than it is in men. The causes of IBS are not completely clear, [...]
Food Intolerance VS. Food Allergies
Physical reactions to certain foods are common, however most are caused by a food intolerance rather than a food allergy. A food intolerance can cause similar signs and symptoms as a food [...]
