Upper gastrointestinaI (stomach/oesophagus)
Acute abdominal pain is the sudden onset of severe pain in the abdomen.
It is one of the symptoms of disorders in the digestive tract. Symptoms of GI bleeding can be either be obvious (overt) such as vomiting blood, black, tarry stool, and rectal bleeding, or hidden (occult) such as lightheadedness, fainting, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and abdominal pain.
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It is usually caused by the infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers. Some cases can lead to ulcers, an increased risk of stomach cancer.
This condition is the result of stomach acid flowing back into the oesophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach. GERD is a mild acid reflux commonly experienced by some people.
This type of cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen that lies behind the lower part of the stomach. The most common type of cancer cells that forms in the pancreas begins in the cells that line the ducts responsible in carrying the digestive enzymes out of the pancreas.
Peptic ulcers are open sores that developed in the lining of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine. They include gastric ulcers occurring on the inside of the stomach and duodenal ulcers occurring on the inside of the upper portion of the small intestine.
This is the result of the abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. Also known as gastric cancer, it affects any part of the stomach. However, in some cases, stomach cancer can also affect the oesophagus, which carries food to the stomach.
Liver, biliary system and pancreas
These are hardened deposits of digestive fluids formed in the gall bladder, the organ that releases a digestive fluid called bile into the small intestine. Its size can range from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball.
This is the inflammation of the liver. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its functions can be affected. Viral hepatitis (A, B, and C) is caused by viruses.
Over some period, healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissues caused by diseases and conditions such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
Lower gastrointestinal (colon/rectal)
More commonly known as colon cancer, colorectal cancer is a cancer formed in the colon or rectum. While it can happen at any age, this type of cancer usually affects older adults.
Also known as piles, this condition refers to the swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, like varicose veins. It can develop inside the rectum or under the skin around the anus.
Inflammatory bowel diseases
This is an umbrella term referring to chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. This includes ulcerative colitis, a condition that involves the inflammation and sores along the superficial lining of the large intestine and rectum, and Crohn’s disease, a condition characterised by the inflammation of the lining of the deeper layer of the digestive tract.
This condition affects the large intestine and usually has symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, or both. It is a chronic condition that requires long term management, though only few people may have severe IBS signs and symptoms.
*This is not a complete list of all the conditions that we recognise and treat. The information is designed for educational reference only and should not be seen as medical advice.
Please consult one of our qualified healthcare specialists for an accurate diagnosis before starting any treatment.
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