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All Posts in Category: Gastrointestinal Diseases

causes of bloating

The Causes of Bloating and Their Treatment

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Bloating is a common gastroenterological phenomenon, either by itself or as a result of other conditions. As such, the causes of bloating remains an area of interest and focus for medical practitioners in Australia. Currently, it is estimated that 1 in 6 people without a health problem and 3 in 4 […]

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The causes of Anal fissures

The Causes of Anal fissures

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Anal fissures refer to the tears you experience in the lining of the anus, a phenomenon that can be caused by several factors. While this condition sounds severe, in most cases, the tears or cuts are superficial. That being said, they can cause rectal bleeding and/or pain if the anal fissures […]

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Gallstones

Diagnosis and Treatment of Gallstones

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder; a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. These deposits are formed from the crystallisation of the bile, a fluid made by the liver and secreted into the bowel through the […]

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Coeliac disease

What is Coeliac Disease?

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Characterised by the inflammation of the small intestine, Coeliac disease is a condition that disrupts the small intestine’s ability to absorb nutrients. According to estimates from 2017, it’s believed that the prevalence of this condition among men and women are 1.2% and 1.9%, respectively. Caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, […]

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Haemorrhoid Treatment

An Overview of Haemorrhoid Treatment

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Haemorrhoids refer to a condition in which the veins in the anus and lower rectum become swollen. Commonly known as “piles”, data shows that approximately 300,000 cases require haemorrhoidal treatment, every year, in Australia. Either occurring internally, inside the rectum, which is less sensitive to pain and irritation, or externally, under […]

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