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What you need to know before you visit a gastrointestinal clinic

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If you are advised by your primary care physician/GP to make an appointment with a specialist doctor at a gastrointestinal clinic, chances are that you’re making an appointment to speak to a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists are specialists who treat conditions and diseases that affect your digestive system. While you may wonder if there’s something wrong with [...]
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Colon Polyps: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

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Colon polyps, also known as colorectal polyps, are small, commonly benign growths of tissue that form on the lining of the colon, otherwise known as the large intestine, which is a long, hollow tube at the bottom of the digestive tract.  Polyps may be a common occurrence and even increasingly so with progressing age. In [...]
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The management of a Helicobacter pylori infection

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that can live in the lining of the stomach. It may be one of the most common infections in the world and is said to be more common in developing countries. While H. pylori infections can be harmless, they can cause stomach inflammation and other serious [...]
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An overview of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis is a rare digestive disorder that results in an inflamed pancreas, which is a large gland located behind the stomach and next to the upper part of the lower intestine. Keeping your pancreas healthy is important because it secretes powerful enzymes that facilitate the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and hormones, specifically insulin and [...]
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Unexplained weight loss: A common gastroenterological phenomenon

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Unexplained weight loss or losing weight without trying to might be a cause for concern as it can indicate an underlying medical condition. It may occur without a change in your diet or exercise routine, due to seasonal changes or due to stressful life events. Owing to certain severe consequences of gaining too much weight, [...]
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