Articles from the clinic: LycaHealth Orpington More than 7573 items endorsed by the best medical specialists

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
10.02.21
Gastroenterology

Bile acid malabsorption: symptoms and treatment

If there is an excess build-up of bile acids in your colon, it can lead to a condition known as bile acid malabsorption, which unfortunately can cause bloating and gas. Sounds like symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? We asked consultant gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam how the conditions compare and how BAM is treated.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
20.01.21
Gastroenterology

How might gut bacteria and IBS affect your mental health?

If you live with IBS and are no stranger to flare-ups of bloating, diarrhoea and gas, these symptoms may leave you feeling anxious as you go about your daily routine. Similarly, research shows that there is a connection between gut bacteria and your brain, which can also affect mental health. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist, now!

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Naveen Mudalagiri
18.12.20
Cardiology

Coronary heart disease: diagnosing and preventing the primary cause of death in the Western world

Learn about the diagnosis and prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) from Dr Naveen Mudalagiri, an expert in the condition. He also gives you insight into two procedures for CHD: angiogram and angioplasty.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
04.12.20
Gastroenterology

What to do about bloating, burping and flatulence

If you chew and swallow your food too fast or whilst talking at the same time, you may find yourself bloated and needing to burp. We asked an expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about all of the possible reasons behind flatulence and how these symptoms can be prevented or managed.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Vikram Sharma
25.11.20
Gastroenterology

Liver function tests: what are they looking for?

If your doctor has referred you to see a specialist for liver function tests, it means that they want to check whether you are at risk of liver disease. We spoke to one of our leading hepatologists Dr Vikram Sharma about what blood the tests are looking for exactly and what the results might mean.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
21.09.20
Gastroenterology

5 possible reasons for unexplained weight loss

Normally, we are most concerned with weight gain as opposed to worrying about weight loss. But just when does losing weight become too much and what does it mean especially if it's unintentional? We spoke to one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about the possible illnesses that can lead to unexplained weight loss.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
22.07.20
Gastroenterology

Bowel cancer: are cases on the rise in younger people?

Bowel cancer is often regarded as an old person's disease but in recent years it is increasingly being diagnosed in people aged 15 - 24 years old. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about the symptoms that you should pay to attention to in cases of the disease.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
15.07.20
Gastroenterology

Digestive enzyme supplements: do they really work?

Perhaps you've been doing some research into supplements that can help alleviate symptoms of bloating and constipation related to gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. We asked one of highly-experienced London gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam for his expert opinion as to whether any of the digestive enzyme supplements out there on the market really do work or not.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Mr Sudhir Rao
29.06.20
Orthopaedic surgery

How do you treat anterior knee pain? A top orthopaedic surgeon explains

Anterior knee pain (AKP) can affect anyone at any age and can come from either the knee itself or be referred from the hip or spine. We spoke to Mr Sudhir Rao, one of our top consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons, who explained what causes AKP and when it's the best time to see a specialist.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor

By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
25.06.20
Gastroenterology

Constipation: causes and when to seek help

It can certainly be unpleasant and even painful to live with chronic constipation especially if you have frequent excessive straining. But just when does constipation become severe enough to require a trip to see a specialist? One of London's top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains more.

• Learn more
• More articles from this doctor