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Cancer treatment has come a long way. Nowadays, many cancers can be treated successfully with techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, for some patients, radiotherapy can have some less-than-pleasant side-effects that linger long after the treatment. Dr Shameer Mehta is here to explain pelvic radiation disease (PRD).
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What happens if Helicobacter pylori goes untreated?
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Bloated? Stomach cramps after you've eaten? It may be time to try the low FODMAP diet, a temporary eating plan that helps improve digestive symptoms. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam on the dietary treatment and how it works.
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IBD and the importance of nutrition
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By Professor Daniel Forton
21.05.19
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What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) includes a range of liver conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. Whilst a healthy liver should contain either no fat or a small amount of fat, estimates show that in the UK 1 in 3 people have early signs of having NAFLD. Dr Daniel Forton, a leading hepatologist, explains why awareness of NAFLD is more important than ever before.
By Dr Rehan Haidry
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Gastroenterology
It's not nice having a swollen belly or feeling really stuffed after eating! We've asked one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Rehan Haidry to share his advice on how to relieve bloating.
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Gastroenterology
Microbiome: can we engineer healthy gut bacteria?
The bacteria that live in the gut perform a range of important functions but when these microorganisms become unbalanced, how can we get them back into working order again? Expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains how the gut bacteria can be re-engineered to aid in good health.
By Dr Rehan Haidry
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Bloating: is it the sign of a medical condition?
We've all suffered from feeling bloated before, which can leave us feeling really uncomfortable and full. But have you ever wondered just what has really caused this? We've asked a leading gastroenterology Dr Rehan Haidry to explain how the gut works and what causes bloating.
By Professor Christos Toumpanakis
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