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Gastroenterology

What is the difference between Indigestion and Heart burn?

Many people think that indigestion and heartburn are the same things but quite often heartburn is one of the symptoms of indigestion. Causes of indigestion • Eating too much •

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Tests to diagnose stomach problems

Ultrasound of abdomen Solid organs such as liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen and fluid filled structures such as gall bladder, urinary bladder can be assessed No radiation involved and safe investigation

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What causes Hepatitis C?

It is caused by the hepatitis C virus and it infects the liver. Many people may have the infection and may not even know. The virus spreads through the blood

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To beat bowel blues – Importance of fibre in diet

All of us look forward to a  good night’s sleep and waking up, refreshed, to a beautiful morn. To kick start the day on a cheerful note it is important

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Can Gluten Intolerance be cured?

What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in grass- related grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Wheat, however, remains the main gluten-based food. Wheat dough absorbs

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Gallbladder Problems – Symptoms and Types of Diseases

The gallbladder:- • Is a pear shaped organ • Is situated under the liver in the abdomen • Stores bile (a mixture of fluids, fat and cholesterol) • Helps vitamins

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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Can it be cured?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder involving the large intestine or the colon. It is a chronic condition that causes a lot of discomfort and pain but does

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Functions and Diseases of the liver and how to keep it healthy

Liver is one of the largest organ of our body. It’s situated inside your abdomen on the right side under the ribcage. It has numerous functions and one of the

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What is food intolerance?

What is Food Intolerance? Food intolerance and food-related allergies are common problems, but they are different medical conditions and should not be confused. Food intolerance is a reaction of the

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Abdominal Pain – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

The abdomen is where a lot of major organs are located. These include the: Intestines – both large and small Kidneys Appendix Spleen Gallbladder Stomach Pancreas Liver Infections, inflammation, obstructions,

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