A person who is suffering from diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

Gas is caused by swallowing air when you eat or drink. Most stomach gas is released when you burp.

It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem.

It occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (oesophagus). This backwash can irritate the lining of your oesophagus.

Bowel habits can vary from person to person. This includes how often you have a bowel movement, your control over when you have a bowel movement, and the bowel movement’s consistency and colour.

Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus that can be painful, itchy, and sometimes bleed. People with haemorrhoids often have painless rectal bleeding bright red blood may coat the stool after a bowel movement, drip into the toilet, or stain toilet paper.

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine & affects colon & rectum.. Colorectal cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at any age.

Although heartburn is merely a nuisance in the vast majority of cases, it can also be a warning sign that more serious problems may be occurring. If you are over age 40 and are having heartburn or “indigestion” for the first time it is imperative that you see a physician as soon as possible. Many persons who are experiencing angina (decreased blood flow to the heart) may experience what they consider heartburn or indigestion. So, it is essential to get a correct diagnosis immediately.

Endoscopy is done to get more information about a person’s disease. Biopsy word simply means taking samples from our body to get more information. This can be for the diagnosis of a disease. Though it is commonly done for cancer. Many other diseases are also diagnosed with a biopsy. Diseases like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, some infections are also diagnosed with a biopsy. So, biopsy does not always mean cancer.

Normally when we eat food goes into the stomach and does not come back. But is some people’s content in the stomach comes back after food in form of food or acid contents. This commonly occurs due to the lax lower oesophageal sphincter or the valve between the food pipe and the stomach. Some people have a hiatus hernia which may be contributing to it. High intake of caffeinated beverages, carbonated beverages, alcohol, and smoking also contribute to gastro-oesophageal reflux. Poor dietary habits, stress, lack of adequate sleep are other contributory factors.

Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver

Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the gallbladder. When gallbladder cancer is discovered at its earliest stages, the chance for a cure is very good.

Piles is another term for haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibres.

Constipation occurs when a person has difficulty emptying the large bowel. A person who poops fewer than 3 times per week.

Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach.

Stomach cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. The stomach is a muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs.

Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the oesophagus. Esophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the oesophagus. More men than women get esophageal cancer.

Normally patients can eat after 1 hour of endoscopy, however, your anesthetic may give you specific guidelines pertinent to your case. It is advisable to start with some liquids and take solids after 2 hours.

You need to consult your doctor. Blood in the stool warrants an endoscopic examination of the large intestine (colon) to identify a possible source of the bleeding even if you suspect hemorrhoids. If you bleed a lot you must go to the nearest ER for immediate evaluation.