The term "gut health" refers to the overall well-being and optimal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and associated organs such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Neil was looking for an effective and safe treatment for his grade 3 haemorrhoids. Read his personal experience with the Rafaelo procedure as his chosen treatment at Welbeck.
What are piles, and how can they be treated? In this short post we’re going to discuss how to deal with piles (haemorrhoids).
Endoscopy and colonoscopy are two of the procedures we carry out most at Welbeck. Both are used to visualise parts of your digestive tract, however there are multiple differences between the two. Read on to find out more.
Your gut is full of billions of different microbes and bacteria. In this guide, we highlight exactly what your gut microbiome is, what it does for your body and why it is so important for sustaining your overall health and wellbeing.
Biofeedback is a treatment offered by physiotherapists at Welbeck to help retrain the pelvic floor and anal sphincter muscles to strengthen them.
Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN) is a precancerous condition that affects the cells lining the anus. It's often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. While AIN itself isn't cancerous, it can progress to anal cancer if left untreated.
Constipation is a condition that most adults will experience at some point. The main symptom is having trouble with your bowel movements; either from the movement being strenuous or you find yourself going to the toilet a lot less than usual.
Colitis is an inflammation of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Dr Simon Anderson explains the main symptoms associated with colitis and how it is typically diagnosed.
A colonoscopy takes a look at the whole of the large bowel, up to the end of the small bowel; while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is a short test examining the rectum and sigmoid colon. Both tests are used to examine the health of your digestive system.
It's estimated that as many as 40% of people worldwide may experience functional gut symptoms. Dr Emily Porter (PhD, RD) shares the digestive concerns that we frequently support people with at The Gut Health Clinic.
At Welbeck Digestive Health, we help patients suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, and assist them in finding answers to their GI problems.