Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)
Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is a condition in which the oesophagus (gullet) becomes inflamed as a result of an allergic reaction (see here).* The inflammation is caused by a type of white [...]
Sweetened drinks and cancers of the gut
The liver produces a green-yellow fluid called bile, and stores it in the gall bladder. Bile is needed to digest any lipids (fats) in your diet. Bile flows from the liver through the hepatic [...]
Pharmacological treatment of Barrett’s Oesophagus
People often ask me what medicines they should be taking for their Barrett’s oesophagus. For the most part, the answer is the same medicines they are taking to prevent symptoms of acid reflux. [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID) The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the mouth to the anus. Its walls contain a layer of muscles, which can [...]