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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
25.06.20
Gastroenterologist

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.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
09.04.20
Gastroenterologist

SIBO with IBS: symptoms, treatment and diet

It may be hard to distinguish between SIBO and IBS as the symptoms are the same. Here, one of London's top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains everything that you need to know about the condition, from diagnosis, diet and diet.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
04.03.20
Gastroenterologist

Living with constipation in IBS

Do you live with IBS and also suffer from constipation too? Our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam is here with his tips on how you can relieve or improve bouts of constipation.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
05.02.20
Gastroenterologist

How to treat post-infectious ibs

Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome may appear suddenly as a bout of infection in the stomach and intestines, often as the result of bacteria such as Salmonella that causes food poisoning. Here, one of London's top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains everything you need to know about the condition, including how long it lasts and how it can be treated.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
27.01.20
Gastroenterologist

How to treat travellers’ diarrhoea or IBS

If you live with irritable bowel syndrome the antibiotic Rifaximin can be taken to manage symptoms such as flatulence and bloating. The drug can also be used to treat travellers' diarrhoea meaning you don't need to fear travelling to exotic locations. Here, expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains how the drug works.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
19.12.19
Gastroenterologist

What are the symptoms of eosinophilic oesophagitis?

For those who suffer from conditions such as food allergies, eczema or asthma, you are more susceptible to developing an inflammatory condition called eosinophilic oesophagitis. Never heard of it before? Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains everything that you need to know.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
19.12.19
Gastroenterologist

What is microscopic colitis?

Do you regularly suffer from stomach cramps and watery diarrhoea? It could be a case of microscopic colitis, which causes inflammation of the large bowel or colon. One of our top gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains everything you need to know about the condition; from the causes to the treatment options.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
04.12.19
Gastroenterologist

Liver disease: what happens during a FibroScan?

Liver disease a serious problem in the UK. A FibroScan is a test that can accurately diagnose the amount of scarring on the liver, which is very important for determining the stage of the disease and predicting treatment responses. Here, top gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam explains how the test works.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
06.11.19
Gastroenterologist

How much farting is normal?

As embarrassing as it is - we all fart! Whether it's silent, stinky or odourless, it's the normal process of your body digesting food. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam on just how much farting is too much every day.

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By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
07.10.19
Gastroenterologist

Who really needs to eat gluten-free?

It seems that gluten has developed a bad reputation these days, with many of us opting for gluten-free alternatives and cutting out a key part of our diet altogether. But does everyone really need to eat this way? Top gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam is here to explain the symptoms of the medical conditions that may require some people to eat a gluten-free diet.

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