Conditions
Hernia
What is a hernia?
A hernia is a bulge formed by a part of an organ (usually the intestine or stomach) when it pushes against a weak spot in the muscle wall that encloses it. It occurs when straining exerts pressure on the weak region such as while lifting heavy objects, having a bowel movement, chronic cough or being obese.
Read MoreAbdominal Wall (Ventral) Hernias
Your internal organs and tissues are held in place by a tough outer wall of tissue called the “abdominal wall.” An abdominal hernia is an area in that wall that is weak or torn.
Read MoreHiatus Hernia
A hiatal hernia is bulge through the back part of the diaphragm, where the oesophagus (gullet or food pipe) passes from the mouth to the stomach.
Read MoreGroin Hernia
A hernia is a bulge that forms when the organs of the abdominal cavity push out through a weak spot in the abdominal wall.
Read MoreGallbladder
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis is the medical term for an inflamed gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ which lies just below the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid that is sent from the liver.
Read MoreGallbladder Polyps
Gallbladder polyps are outgrowths of the internal wall of the gallbladder. They are usually found by accident on ultrasonography or after a gallbladder has removed. The fact that more high quality ultrasound scans are being performed means that polyps in the gallbladder are being found more often.
Read MoreGallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits of digestive fluid (bile) that develop in the gallbladder (a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen just below the liver). Gallstones may be as small as grain of sand to as big as a golf ball.
Read MoreStomach
GORD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where the stomach contents (food, liquids or acid) reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus (gullet- the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Read MoreStomach Cancer
The stomach is a large sac in the upper abdomen. It produces strong acid which breaks down food so it can be absorbed.
Read MorePancreas
Pancreatitis
The pancreas, located in the abdomen, is responsible for the production of digestive juices and the hormones insulin and glucagon. Inflammation of the pancreas leads to a condition called pancreatitis.
Read MorePancreatic Cancer
What is the pancreas? - The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on its side.. The pancreas lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine.
Read MorePancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours
The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on its side. The wider end of the pancreas is called the head, the middle section is called the body, and the narrow end is called the tail.
Read MorePancreatic Cyst
Pancreatic cysts are diagnosed with increasing frequency because of the widespread use of CT and MRI scans. Pancreatic cysts may be detected in over 2 percent of patients who undergo scans for unrelated reasons. They become more common as you get older
Read MoreLiver
Primary Liver Cancer
Liver cancer may originate in the liver (primary liver cancer also called hepatocellular carcinoma), the bile ducts (bile duct cancer also called cholangiocarcinoma) or spread to the liver from other sites (liver metastases also called secondaries)
Read MoreBile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Liver cancer may originate in the liver (primary liver cancer also called hepatocellular carcinoma), the bile ducts (bile duct cancer also called cholangiocarcinoma) or spread to the liver from other sites (liver metastases also called secondaries)
Read MoreOseophagus
Oesophagitis
The oesophagus is a muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Oesophagitis or inflammation of this tube can cause tissue damage and lead to symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty swallowing.
Read MoreSmall Intestine
Appendicitis
The appendix is a finger-shaped tube 3½-inches long extending from the right side of the large intestine. The exact function of this organ is not very clear. Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus.
Read MorePeritonitis
The peritoneum is a lining of tissue that covers most of the internal organs as well as the inner side of the abdominal wall. Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis, a serious condition that requires prompt investigation and treatment to avoid complications. It is usually associated with the presence of peritoneal fluid in the space between the lining layers (peritoneal space).
Read MoreLarge intestine
Colon or Rectal (colorectal) Cancer
The colon and rectum (colorectal) are the lowest parts of the digestive system, the large intestine or colon. Cancer occurs when cells in the body grow abnormally out of control.
Read MoreColon Polyps
Colon polyps are overgrowths of the internal lining of the colon. They are very common, up to 50% of adults have them. Some types of polyps have the potential to become cancerous (adenomas) and only a percentage of these become cancerous and it can take years for a cancer to develop from a polyp.
Read MoreAdrenal Tumours
The adrenal glands, situated above each kidney, are endocrine glands that secrete hormones into the blood to regulate metabolism and respond to emergency situations (adrenaline). Each gland is made up of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Tumours in the adrenal gland are rare and usually non-cancerous..
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