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Oesophagus

What is the difference between heartburn and acid reflux?

* Oesophagus
Can smoking cause heartburn?

* Oesophagus
What are the best treatments for heartburn / acid reflux?

* Oesophagus
Heartburn, heart attack or angina?

* Oesophagus
What does the Nissen fundoplication procedure involve and how successful is it in treating recurrent heartburn?

* Oesophagus
What are the symptoms of GORD, and what should I do about them? Is my cough due to GORD?

* Oesophagus
What lifestyle measures can help prevent oesophageal cancer?

* Oesophagus
I have difficulty swallowing and have been diagnosed with achalasia. Are there any new treatments?

Oesophagus
Stomach

What causes stomach ulcers?

Stomach
What is the treatment for gastric cancer?

Stomach
Surgery for gastric cancer - what is the success rate and what should a patient expect following the procedure?

Stomach
Hernias

What is the treatment for a hernia?

Hernias
What is an incisional hernia and how can it be treated?

Hernias
Can my hernia be repaired with a “keyhole” operation?

Hernias
Pancreas

How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?

Pancreas
What are ways that can help prevent pancreatic cancer?

Pancreas
What is the treatment for pancreatic cancer?

Pancreas
Liver

What is the treatment for liver cancer?

Liver
When is a liver transplant necessary for liver cancer?

Liver
What are possible causes of liver cancer?

Liver
Gallbladder

Are there alternative medicine options for gallstones?

Gallbladder
What are the side effects of gallbladder removal?

Gallbladder
I have gallbladder problems – what are my options?

Gallbladder
Diabetes

How can I include the occasional sweet treats in my diet if I have type II diabetes?

Diabetes
What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes?

Diabetes
Weight Loss

Will losing weight reduce my snoring?

Weight Loss
What can I eat other than food substitute shakes for weight loss?

Weight Loss

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Oesophagus

Stomach

Hernias

Pancreas

Liver

Gallbladder

Diabetes

Weight Loss