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Conditions
When you swallow food, the muscles in your oesophagus (the tube from your mouth to your stomach) contract to push it along. A valve at the end of the oesophagus...
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Acute liver disease occurs when onset is sudden and symptoms can be severe but last for a short period. When the liver stops functioning properly, this...
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Acute pancreatitis is a condition that comes on suddenly when the digestive enzymes of your pancreas become trapped and begin to digest the organ itself....
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The oesophagus (gullet) is a food pipe that connects your mouth to your stomach. Sometimes, acid reflux can irritate the oesophagus, causing the cells...
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Bile helps to break down and digest fat. It's made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder and carried around the body by bile ducts. Though rare, bile...
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Bile helps your body digest fat. Your bile duct takes bile from your gallbladder to your intestine. Sometimes, small stones of cholesterol can form inside...
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There is a range of abdominal conditions that can cause bowel complications, including hernias, abdominal adhesions and peritonitis. Sometimes, non-surgical...
Conditions
Prolonged constipation can lead to a build-up of dry, hard poo in your rectum (the part of your large intestine where poo is stored). This is called chronic...
Specialty
Clinical radiology is a specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and, sometimes, treat diseases seen within the body. Our clinical radiologists...
Conditions
Colon polyps are small growths of tissue found in the colon (large intestine). Colon polyps are usually harmless and often get better on their own. In...
Diagnostics
You could be referred for a colonoscopy if you've had blood in your stool or noticed any changes in your bowel habits. It's an effective diagnostic procedure...
Conditions
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum
Conditions
Incisional hernias are caused by a weakness in the muscle or tissue wall at a previous surgery scar when an internal part of the body pushes through. The...
Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. It's a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like ulcerative colitis...
Specialty
The right diagnosis is vital, not just for your physical wellbeing but for your peace of mind. At HCA Healthcare UK, we use the latest diagnostic equipment...