Conditions We Treat
Canberra based consulting in all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology
We offer diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive system, liver, and related organs. Conditions treated include a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic liver disease.
Other conditions treated include:
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Common causes include viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C) and fatty liver disease, related to excessive alcohol consumption, overweight/obesity or type 2 diabetes.
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Your diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your risk of getting bowel cancer.
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A bowel polyp is an abnormal fleshy growth extending from the inner wall of the large bowel.
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When the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged when exposed to even small amounts of gluten.
Download Coeliac Disease Fact Sheet -
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Small pouches, or diverticula that protrude from the outside wall of the colon.
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The most common reason for mildly abnormal liver test results that can sometimes indicate other health problems.
Download Fatty Liver Disease Fact Sheet -
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Gallstones (biliary calculi) are small pebble-like substances that form in the gallbladder.
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Reflux is due to stomach acid rising up to the oesophagus where it can cause pain and inflammation.
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H. pylori is a bacterium (germ) that can infect the human stomach.
Download Helicobacter Pylori Fact Sheet -
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two main diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Download Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Fact Sheet -
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IBS is a very common problem. One in five Australians have the unpleasant symptoms of IBS at some time.
Download Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Fact Sheet -
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Women are more at risk of iron deficiency than men, because of periods and pregnancy.
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Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the main sugar found in milk and in dairy products made from milk.
Download Lactose Intolerance Fact Sheet -
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Most women and men with IBD have normal fertility, and women can expect a normal pregnancy and birth and development of a healthy baby.
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In general, it is recommended that patients with IBD are up to date with vaccinations according to the Australian recommendations.
Download Vaccinations and IBD Fact Sheet
For all appointments and enquiries, please phone (02) 6162 1515.
35 Geils Court
Deakin ACT 2600
FAX 02 6162 1313
[email protected]
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