Hepatitis can cause permanent and life-threatening damage to the liver. Hepatitis A, B and C are caused by viruses.
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Pancreas and insulin: An Overview
Your pancreas has 2 functions: producing digestive enzymes; and producing the hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
Haemorrhoids treatments
Preventing constipation is the best way to avoid existing haemorrhoids becoming irritated and new ones forming. Avoid excessive straining and sitting on the toilet for any longer than a few minutes.
Heartburn
Heartburn is a common form of indigestion caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux – reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus (gullet).
Beach sand carries greater health risk than the water
Sand has more than ten times the levels of bacteria than the nearby water, adding yet another hazard to a day at the beach.
Colon polyps (bowel polyps)
Colon (bowel) polyps are small growths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon. Polyps usually don't cause symptoms, but are normally removed so they don't cause cancer.
Oesophageal cancer: what is it?
Find out about oesophageal cancer, including risk factors, causes and symptoms of this disease.
Bowel cancer treatments
There are different types of treatment for bowel cancer depending on what stage the cancer is, that is the type and size of the cancer and whether it has begun to spread.
Bowel cancer prevention
Find out about steps you can take to help avoid bowel cancer, or at least catch it early on when cure is still possible.
Bowel cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
