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- Endoscopy
An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.
- Gastritis
Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.
- Barrett's oesophagus
Symptoms of Barrett's oesophagus are similar to regular heartburn, which means many people don't seek treatment until their condition is quite advanced.
- Stomach ulcer
Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.
- Medical procedures - non-surgical
Non-surgical procedures are used to diagnose, measure or treat problems such as disease or injury
- Barium tests
Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration.
- Gastroenterologist services
A gastroenterologist is a physician who treats diseases and conditions related to the digestive system and intestines.
- Stomach cancer
The symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions.
- Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.
- Pancreatic cancer
The causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown, but smokers are at greater risk.