Common Medical Conditions and Treatments - Videos
Videos and articles created by our practitioners to educate patients and answer common questions around medical conditions affecting the gut. You can also view our content on the Gastroenterology Specialist Care YouTube channel.
What to expect from your intestinal ultrasound
What if the most important breakthrough in managing your gut health wasn't a new drug, but a way to see inside your bowel in real time?
Unexplained weight loss? Your body could be sounding an alarm
Have you noticed that you've lost weight recently without trying? Unexplained weight loss can actually be your body's way of sounding an alarm.
Can’t beat chronic constipation?
I often see patients who are doing everything right: the high-fibre diet, two litres of water a day and daily exercise — and they’re still struggling. Why?
They found polyps. Now what?
Most people immediately think, "Is this cancer?" In most cases, however, finding a polyp is actually good news.
How to help kids avoid GI conditions
Dr Anton shares a number of strategies to promote children’s gut health.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition characterised by the body's inability to properly digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
Sleep and Digestion - How much rest do you need?
Quality sleep is essential for a well-functioning digestive system
Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease is a common digestive condition that affects the large intestine, specifically the colon. It is characterised by the formation of small pouches, known as diverticula, which protrude from the colon wall.
What is a FibroScan?
A FibroScan is a non-invasive procedure used to diagnose and monitor liver disease by measuring liver stiffness through vibrations.
How Do Stool Tests Work?
Stool tests provide essential insights into gut health and can help identify a range of conditions, including infections, inflammation, malabsorption, and the presence of blood, which may signal more serious underlying problems.
Gastroparesis
This condition arises when the nerves responsible for stomach muscle contractions are damaged or impaired, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety, abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, and fluctuations in weight.
What is Capsule Endoscopy?
Capsule endoscopy is an innovative procedure where patients swallow a small pill-sized camera which travels through the entire gastrointestinal tract.
What is a Polyp?
A polyp is a growth from the bowel's inner lining, commonly found in the colon and stomach, and less frequently in the small bowel and oesophagus.
Faecal Urgency
A common yet often stigmatised digestive symptom characterised by a sudden and intense need to defecate, frequently accompanied by diarrhoea.
What do you need to know about colonoscopies?
Dr. Anton outlines what to expect during a colonoscopy, including preparation, the procedure itself, and post-procedure care.
Digestive Enzymes - What are they, and how do they work?
Digestive enzymes are specialised proteins essential for breaking down food into absorbable nutrients, functioning similarly to workers in a factory.
What is Fatty Liver Disease?
Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is a condition characterised by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, exceeding 5-10% of its weight.
What is Hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder characterised by excessive iron accumulation in the blood.
What Are Stomach Ulcers?
Stomach ulcers, or gastric ulcers, are breaks in the stomach lining that can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bleeding, though some individuals may experience no symptoms.