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11/03/2022

Acid reflux is a common complaint from our patients and we thought providing a bit of information might prove useful.

Acid reflux is a digestive disorder caused when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) isn’t working properly. The LOS is a ring of muscles located at the base of the oesophagus, which relaxes to allow food to pass into the stomach. It also contracts to prevent food, or acid from the stomach from passing back upwards. When this muscle is not functioning properly, acid/stomach contents can travel back up the oesophagus causing various symptoms from a burning sensation in the chest to a nasty, acidic taste in the mouth.

Causes of acid reflux can simply be related to diet and lifestyle choices, as well as eating habits, as well as just getting older.

Sometimes a change in one or more of these factors is enough to relieve symptoms.

Acid reflux can be linked to:
Weight gain and obesity
Foods that affect the LOS such as caffeine, chocolate and fatty foods
Smoking
Alcohol
Eating large meals that overload the digestive system
Eating meals late at night and then lying down too soon
Tight fitting clothing
Pregnancy
Certain drugs (eg tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics, nitrates and calcium-channel blockers)

If you are suffering from acid reflux book a consultation with one of our specialists today.

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07/03/2022

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There is nothing better to us than happy patients who are feeling better.

This pateint visited Dr Vinay Sehgal - Gastroenterologist & interventional endoscopist in London

At GI doctors your comfort is so important to us. We understand visiting the doctors can cause anxiety and we go out of our way to talk you through every step of the process.

04/03/2022

Carrying on with our recommendations of foods to avoid (or at least enjoy in moderation!) to keep your digestive system happy!

2. Fried Food

High heat cooking food like fried chicken, ribs, calamari is extremely harmful to our health. Besides being high in fat and calories, they contain harmful chemical compounds like acrylamides, acrolein, heterocyclic amines, oxysterols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and AGEs (Advanced Glycation End products. AGEs is an extremely toxic compound that is specifically said to increase the chances of heart disorders and cancer.

Never say never but making the switch to less processed food will do your gut a world of good.

If you can’t resist a fried treat then try to limit portion size.

23/02/2022

Bad food for digestion

Are you keen on easy food like processed or junk food? Do you prefer burgers overs vegetables and fruits? I am sorry to break this to you but resisting and finding alternative food is what you should start doing right away.

We know resisting those treats is very hard. However, it will get easy with time when you understand the benefits of good digestive health.

Overindulgence can cause you a lot of tummy trouble. Consumption of unhealthy food might bring a lot of digestive issues like vomiting, bloating, constipation and whatnot.

Whilst a little of what you fancy is fine try to resist the temptation to overindulge in triggering food such as fried foods, doughnuts.

A healthy diet is beneficial to us in so many ways.

Whilst no one is perfect if you have digestive troubles we recommend limiting your consumption of the following foods and drinks.

Here is a list of foods to avoid for healthy digestion!

1. Sugary drinks

Sugary drinks like fruit juices, smoothies, low-calorie drinks consist of added sugar which is one of the most harmful food to consume. We know that early morning and easy to go tummy-filling drinks like smoothies are easily accessible. But if consumed in large quantities, it can drive insulin resistance and make you prone to fatty liver diseases or hepatic steatosis.

It is also associated with conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.

Try to limit the sugary drinks and make sure you drink plenty of water.

18/02/2022

Your liver plays a vital role in the digestion process yet not many people know much about it.

Your liver performs more than 500 vital functions in the body, including producing energy, detoxifying the blood and fighting infection.

It processes proteins, fats and sugars and helps to create amino acids, which are essential for the body.

It digests fats in our food and produces the type of fats necessary for organ function.

It also breaks down simple sugars and converts them into glycogen which can be stored to provide energy for the body. When sugar is needed for energy, the liver is responsible for releasing it.

The liver also produces bile while helping the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, neutralises excess stomach acid, kills bacteria and carries cholesterol to be excreted by the body.

Along with the kidneys, the liver plays a vital role in detoxification, helping to remove harmful substances from medicines, cigarette smoke and environmental toxins. It also breaks down ammonia, which is a byproduct of protein digestion, and old red blood cells.

The British Liver Trust runs a Love Your Liver campaign to educate people about the importance of maintaining a healthy liver.

As well as information on prevention and getting tested for liver disease their website includes a Love Your Liver Health Screener to determine how at risk you are of liver disease.

If you have concerns about liver disease then consultation with a specialist is the first step to feeling better.

GI doctors have a number of clinics around the London area.

Book your consultation - email enquiries@gidoctors.co.uk

07/02/2022

Don’t suffer!

IBS is thought to affect between 10-20% of people in the UK alone.

People that suffer from IBS commonly have bouts of diarrhoea and constipation.

Other problems you might experience due to IBS include:

Increased sensitivity of the gut
Stress
Certain food and drinks that trigger symptoms.

Consultation with a specialist is the first step to diagnosis and making you feel better.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms contact enquiries@gidoctors to book a consultation with a specialist.

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