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Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Coeliac disease is characterised by an immune system reaction to the consumption of gluten, which is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For patients with this condition, gluten triggers a response in the small intestine. Over time, this can damage the lining of the small intestine. This […]
Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Colorectal cancer is the type of cancer that affects the human colon or large intestine. Extending from the end of the small bowel to the rectum, this muscular, tube-shaped organ digests and absorbs nutrients from food, concentrates faecal matter by absorbing fluid, and stores and controls the evacuation of faeces. Cancer […]
Treatment for blood in stool is an important area of care for most GPs and gastroenterologists. Given that many individuals in Australia experience blood in stool or rectal bleeding at some point in their lives, understanding what causes this condition and its treatment can provide some clarity. When considering the treatment for this condition, medication, […]
Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Gastritis is a gastroenterological condition that refers to the inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. Causes of gastritis can disrupt a patient’s digestive system either acutely or chronically. Individuals with this condition experience a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, hiccups, black and tarry stool, […]
Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Bowel polyps or ‘colon polyps’ refer to small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon or rectum. There are two primary types of growths known as adenomas and hyperplastic polyps. Adenomas may result in cancer if they aren’t detected and removed. Medical professionals recognise the risk these polyps present […]