Hep C antibody tests are used to see if a person has ever developed hep c antibodies – whether they have ever been infected with hepatitis C at any point.
Gastrointestinal Health
Hepatitis C and sexual transmission
Hepatitis C, also known as Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. It is not classified as an STI.
Hepatitis C: an Australian snapshot
Find out about all about hepatitis C, including how many Australians have hep C, how you catch it, treatment and the long-term effects of infection.
Hepatitis A, B and C: an overview
Compare the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Low FODMAP diet relieves IBS symptoms
Low-FODMAP diets reduce symptom severity scores, abdominal pain, bloating and overall symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to an Australian meta-analysis.
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are enlarged, congested veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus. About 50 per cent of adults have had them by the time they turn 50.
Video: Constipation – Dr Golly
Constipation affects 1 in 4 children. If your child has infrequent, hard, large and difficult to pass stools then your child is constipated.
People with coeliac disease can’t always trust store-bought food
For people living with coeliac disease, even small amounts of gluten can damage their intestine and cause inflammation – triggering side effects.
Alcohol: drinking problems
Worried about the harm from excessive drinking? Read about the health and psychological problems that can result from alcohol misuse on myDr.com.au.
Liver biopsy
Find out what is involved when you have a liver biopsy, in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed to help doctors detect liver abnormalities.