overview Achalasia is a rare disorder that results in difficulty for food and liquids to go through smoothly to the esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). Achalasia may [...]
Barrett’s esophagus – Everything you need to know
overview Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that happens when acid reflux damages the esophagus (a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) the tube that has a flat pink lining thickens [...]
What’s a Gastroscopy? Gastroscopy is one out of many endoscopy procedures that we perform here at the London Gastroenterology Center. This procedure examines the inside of your body [...]
Acid Reflux AKA heartburn, is a condition that is quite common and happens when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe, which then causes uncomfortable symptoms such as gas or a bitter [...]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.* The main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD affects [...]
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 [...]
This blog series is based on the Gastroenterology Journal, Annual special on the topic of functional gut disorders The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the [...]
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. [...]
Endoscopy During the COVID-19 Lockdown
What do you do when you feel unwell and need an endoscopy? A patient contacted me today. She has been suffering...
Bowel and stomach problems after cancer treatment – can anything be done to help?
If you’re struggling with ongoing bowel issues following cancer treatment, you’re not alone. In fact, while it might not be a topic that’s often talked about, bowel and digestive problems after [...]