Conditions

Abdominal hernia (or epigastric hernia)

Weak spots or tears can develop in the layer of muscle in the abdominal (stomach) wall resulting in the contents of the abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia.

Anal abscess

An anal abscess is a collection of pus in the area around your anal passage.

Anal fistula

An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the lining on the inside of your anal canal and the skin near your anus.

Anal tear (or anal fissure)

An anal tear or fissure is a cut or tear in the anal opening.

Your appendix is a small sac attached to your main bowl on the lower right side of your abdomen (stomach). It really has no function but sometimes your appendix can become inflamed (swollen) causing you pain and making you feel unwell. This irritation is called appendicitis.

Bowel (Faecal) Incontinence

Lack of control as to when you open your bowels is called bowel (or faecal) incontinence.

Bowel cancer

Your bowels are made up of two sections - the small and the large bowel (or colon). If cells begin to develop and multiply abnormally in your bowel they can become cancerous.

Bowel Obstruction

A blockage in any part of your bowel can prevent digested food or liquid from passing through your system.

Cholecystitis

If a gallstone becomes trapped in the opening (duct) in your gall bladder it can cause severe abdominal pain lasting from one to five hours; this is called cholecystitis

Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is your body’s reaction to gluten. If you have coeliac disease your immune system reacts to wheat, barley or rye by attacking the lining of your intestine. Some patients also react to oats.

Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the bowel (gut). The disease most often affects the end part of the small bowel, however, it can affect any part of the bowel.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis, and diverticular disease, occur when one or more pockets of diverticula in your bowel wall becomes infected or inflamed.

Duodenal ulcer

Duodenal ulcers are open sores in the part of your intestine located just below your stomach.

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing.

Femoral hernia

Weak spots or tears can develop in the layer of muscle in the abdominal wall resulting in the contents of the abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia.

Gallstones

The gallbladder is an organ that stores bile; a bitter, yellow fluid produced by your liver. Bile is released by your gallbladder into the small intestine when you eat and helps to break down fats.

Gastric Ulceration

Open sores in the lining of your stomach are called stomach (or gastric) ulcers. Ulcers can also occur in your small intestine (your duodenum). They are caused by an imbalance of digestive fluids in your stomach or intestines.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Groin hernia (or inguinal hernia)

An inguinal hernia happens at the inguinal canal. This is a narrow passage in which blood vessels supplying the testicle pass through the abdominal wall.

Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are soft fleshy lumps just inside the back passage (anus). They bleed easily, usually causing fresh bright-red bleeding when a motion is passed. They do not usually cause pain but can cause itching.

Helicobacter

Hepatobiliary Disease

Hiatus Hernia

Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term used to describe diseases that cause inflammation in your gastrointestinal (digestive) tract.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common disorder of your gastrointestinal (digestive) tract.

Kidney stones (or renal stones)

If there is a build-up of chemicals in your kidneys, tiny crystals can form. Several crystals can clump together to form a kidney stone.

Known metabolic disease

A metabolic disease is any condition that disrupts your body’s ability to convert food to energy (your metabolism).

Liver disease

Your liver is one of the largest organs in your body. It acts to process and remove toxins from drugs and substances that may harm your body. Your liver makes blood clotting factors, proteins, and enzymes, helps maintain hormone balances, and stores vitamins and minerals. Bile is transported through ducts directly or via the gall bladder to the small intestine to help you digest fats.

Types of conditions or disease