As gastroenterologists, we’ve seen firsthand the intricate relationship between our minds and our digestive systems. It’s a connection that, while often overlooked, plays a significant role in our overall health and well-being. Here, we discuss how stress is a very common part of modern life – can affect our digestive health and share some effective
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At Sydney Gastrointestinal Specialists, we often encounter patients who are unaware of the profound impact that their diet has on their digestive health. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is intricate, and the foods we consume play a pivotal role in its overall function. Here we discuss how different foods can influence our GI health and offer
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects a significant portion of the population worldwide. In Australia, it is estimated that up to 30% of the population suffer from this condition or experience IBS symptoms at some point in their lives. IBS can have a substantial impact on the quality of
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Dr Elke Wiseman The liver is a large organ in the body that is important for digestion, processing food, creating and balancing nutrients and metabolising drugs. Fatty liver disease is extremely common and is present in about 1 in 3 Australians. Fatty liver disease does not usually cause any symptoms and it is normally detected
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Dr Robyn Laube Dr Laube is a gastroenterologist who treats all types of gastroenterology conditions. She has a specific interest in women’s health and IBD, and has written the Australian guidelines for management of IBD in pregnancy. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis occur in people at all stages of life, and affect more than just
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Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancers in Australia and the second most deadliest. However it is often completely preventable if you are making the right decisions in your daily life and diet. This issue has in fact become so prevalent that Bowel Cancer Australia has developed their signature event Bowel
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Dr Yanna Ko Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition which often requires personalised treatment plans for each patient. It is very common – about one in nine Australians have IBS. Lifestyle factors, stress, genetic and dietary aspects are just some of the factors proposed to contribute to IBS development. What are the symptoms
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Many people dread hearing that they need to have a colonoscopy. In fact, the procedure is not all that complicated, but the preparation can be daunting. Knowing what to expect is important and often people actually find bowel symptoms improve by having the purging that occurs while getting ready for their procedure. When you are
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When you turn 50, most Australians receive a parcel in the post, a National Bowel Cancer screening program kit. The reason these kits are sent out is that bowel cancer (or colon or colorectal cancer) is the second most common cause of cancer death in Australia, behind only lung cancer. It kills more people than
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When choosing a gastroenterologist in Sydney, you want to be sure they will provide you with personalised, high quality medical care. Selecting a doctor that will be there with you through every step of the process is key. Sydney Gastro Specialists have a long history of evidence-based treatment and we take a patient first approach
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