The idea that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is linked to stress is not new. A growing body of evidence shows that there is a link between IBS and stress or anxiety, although this is not the same as saying IBS is all in the mind. National Stress Awareness Day – 1 November 2017 With 1…
The pain and discomfort of piles will affect 80% of us at some point in our lives. Right now there are several hundred thousand people in the UK suffering from the condition, which is impacting their lives to a greater or lesser extent. What Causes Piles? Piles, or haemorrhoids to give them their proper name,…
From first experiencing symptoms to receiving a positive diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) takes an average of four years in the UK. Why so long? Why so long? Partly the reason is a lack of awareness among clinicians about the many different characteristics of IBS. The disease can have many different symptoms and can be…
An endoscopy is a surgical procedure whereby a long, thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted into your body in order to investigate unusual symptoms or carry out certain types of surgery. Find out about different endoscopies used in gastroenterology in our short Patients Guide. What is an endoscope? The endoscope has a light…
Migraines can be debilitating. Stress is often indicated as one of the primary contributing factors but what is less well-known is the link between migraine and diet. As this week is Migraine Awareness Week (3rd to 9th September 2017) we cover the links between migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Impact of Diet on Migraine…
Hernias occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in a muscle or tissue, usually causing a lump in the skin. They are fairly common and most cause no pain and many can be left untreated. However, there are certain types of hernia that can become life-threatening It is therefore important…