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Symptoms of GORD Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal refluxThe main symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are heartburn and acid reflux.HeartburnHeartburn is an uncomfortableburning sensation in the chest.It's usually felt just below your breastbone, but can spread up to the throat in some people.Thediscomfort is usually worse after eating, or when bending over or lying down.Acid refluxAcid
Causes of GORD Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal refluxGastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is usually caused by the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus (gullet) becoming weakened.Normally, this ring of muscleopens to let food into your stomach and closes tostopstomach acid leaking back up into your oesophagus.But for people with GORD, stomach acid is able to pass back up into the
Complications of GORD Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Gastro-oesophageal refluxA number of possible complications can occur as a result of having gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) for a long time.Oesophageal ulcersThestomach acid that leaks into the oesophagus in people with GORD can damage the lining ofthe oesophagus (oesophagitis), which can cause ulcers to form.These ulcers can bleed, causing pain and making it
Complications of gallstones Gallstones
GallstonesA small number of people with gallstones may develop serious problems if the gallstones cause a severe blockage or move into another part of the digestive system. Inflammation of the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis) In some cases of gallstone disease a bile duct can become permanently blocked, which can lead to a build-up of bile inside the
Availability on the NHS Ganglion
GanglionMostclinical commissioninggroups (CCGs)don't fund treatment for ganglion cysts unless they cause significant pain or disrupt daily activities.If you want to have a cyst removed for cosmetic reasons, you'll probably have to pay for private treatment.
Symptoms of gallbladder cancer Gallbladder cancer
Gallbladder cancerIn the early stages, gallbladder cancer doesn't cause symptoms, whichmeans it could be at an advanced stage by the time it's diagnosed. Symptoms that occur at a later stage can include: abdominal (stomach) pain feeling sick jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) These symptoms could be linked toa number of conditions and may
Introduction Gallstones
GallstonesGallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. In most cases they don't cause any symptoms and don't need to be treated. However, if a gallstone becomes trapped in an opening (duct) inside the gallbladder, it can trigger a sudden, intense abdominal pain that usually lasts between one and five hours. This
Recovering from gastrectomy Stomach removal surgery
Stomach removal surgeryA gastrectomy is a serious operation and recovery can takea long time. After the operation After having a gastrectomy, you may be fitted with a nasogastric tube for about 48 hours. This is a thin tube that passes through your nose and downinto your stomach or small intestine. This will allow fluids produced by your stomach to be regularly
Looking after a child with gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis
GastroenteritisYou can look after your child at home if they have diarrhoea and vomiting. There's not usually any specific treatment and your child should start feeling better in a few days. You don't normally need to get medical advice unless their symptoms don't improve or there's a risk of a more serious problem (see Getting medical advice for your child ).
Diagnosing gangrene Gangrene
GangreneA diagnosis of gangrene is based on a combination of physical examination, medical history and tests. Yourdoctor will want to find out whether you have any long-term health conditions, or if you've recently experienced any injuries that could have caused the condition. They'll also examine the affected area to check for any obvious signs of