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A colonoscopy is a day-case procedure in which the inside of the large intestine (colon and rectum) is examined. A colonoscopy is commonly used to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as rectal and intestinal…


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A Double Balloon Endoscopy is a procedure that enables your physician to examine the small intestine by slowly advancing a flexible endoscope with a tube on it (about the thickness of your finger) throughout the small bowel…

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An ERCP may be useful in diagnosing and treating problems causing jaundice (a yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin) or pain in the abdomen. Also, there may be changes in blood tests that show…

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An EUS allows your doctor to examine the lining and the walls of your upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The upper tract is the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum: the lower tract includes your colon and…

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A Gastroenterologist is an internist who specialises in the digestive system. The digestive system includes the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and a 7.5m long tube that processes food and nutrients. These organs break down…

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An endoscopy allows a doctor, with the help of an endoscope, to examine the upper gastro intestinal tract which consists of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (1st part of the small intestine).

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The liver is the largest vital organ in the body and is situated in the upper right part of the abdomen. The healthy liver metabolises proteins, carbohydrates and fats. It also produces bile and removes toxins from the blood.

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Anorectal manometry is a diagnostic procedure that measures muscle tone of the sphincters and other muscles within the anus and rectum. The procedure is conducted to gain a better understanding of the causes…

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Biofeedback is thought to be very effective as a treatment for constipation, incontinence and dyssynergic defecation. Biofeedback simply uses sensors and a computer to give you feedback about how your muscles…

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Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation. Severe constipation includes obstipation (failure to pass stools or gas)…

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Fecal incontinence is an inability to control bowel movements. The person’s stools (feces) leak from the rectum uncontrollably. Bowel incontinence can vary in severity from passing a small amount of feces…

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Effective for the treatment of both internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid banding offers patients a permanent and painless solution to the discomfort and recovery time associated…

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