An annoying condition which manifests as an acidic sensation in the mouth. It is often due to gastric acid reflux problems. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible solutions.
An annoying condition that manifests as a sensation of bitter taste in the mouth. It is often due to gastric acid reflux problems. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible solutions.
Anaemia is when your doctor notices a lowered hemoglobin level during a blood test. A common symptom is the presence of fatigue. Related causes can be many such as acute or chronic bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. To rule out this condition, it is often recommended to perform a gastroscopy and, if need be, a colonoscopy.
It manifests as a burning sensation behind the thorax and just below the sternum/thorax. It is a symptom that should not be underestimated and requires a medical examination, also to rule out a cardiac cause. However, the condition often originates from the stomach and it is related to various causes. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible examinations to treat this annoying condition.
Although usually their presence does not entail problems, gallstones can be the cause of severe pain and colic in the upper abdomen. In this case, a specialist evaluation is required to recommend the best treatment.
Although usually their presence does not entail problems, gallstones can be the cause of severe pain and colic in the upper abdomen. In this case, a specialist evaluation is required to recommend the best treatment.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HPNCC) or Lynch syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, associated with a high risk of developing colon cancer. It requires regular check-ups and must be followed up by a specialist. We are available to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance is a condition that can cause many digestive and malabsorption problems with serious consequences if not treated. It typically manifests with a sense of bloating and diarrhea, tiredness or lack of some vitamins. There are several diagnostic tests available to confirm or rule out celiac diseases. If required, we remain on hand to help diagnose and follow you through treatment.
It's a bile bag. During meals it contracts allowing bile to escape and digest the food.
Colon inflammation which often causes abdominal pain and diarrhea with or without the presence of blood and can be accompanied by fever. Related causes can be manifold.
It is a particular type of colitis that can be triggered by multiple causes. It mainly manifests with strong and persistent diarrhea. If required, we remain on hand to perform all necessary diagnostics and follow you through treatment.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the colon (large intestine). It often occurs with abdominal pain, diarrhea and blood in the stool. It mainly affects people at a young age, even though there is an increased risk of developing this disease also from the age of 50. It requires specialist diagnostics and then regular monitoring in order to prevent complications. If required, we remain on hand to help you with our cutting-edge treatments and highly professional services in accordance with international guidelines.
Frequent condition defined as stools being too hard or as a decreased frequency of stool evacuation. It is often also correlated with a feeling of bloating, fullness and abdominal pain. It can be an occasional or chronic problem. Depending on the onset of this condition, related causes can be quite serious (i.e., bowel cancer) and it is highly recommended to perform a careful evaluation of the problem. Nevertheless, the most common causes are nutritional or idiopathic. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on how to treat this annoying condition.
Symptom defined as soft or liquid stools or as an increased frequency of stool evacuation. It is a very common problem and if persistent, it can significantly affect your quality of life. Again, related causes can be many and vary from simple food intolerances to the presence of pathogenic bacteria or parasites up to more serious problems such as chronic inflammatory diseases or even tumors. If the condition persists, it should not be underestimated and we are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible causes and treatments.
It is a very common symptom. Related causes can be many and it can significantly affect your quality of life. If the disorder persists, it should not be underestimated. We are available to help you find the cause.
It can manifest as a burning sensation or as severe pangs, which can be sharp or feel like a punch in the stomach, just below the breastbone/thorax. It is a symptom that should not be underestimated and requires a medical examination, also to rule out a cardiac cause. This condition typically originates in the stomach and it can be related to many different causes. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible examinations to treat this annoying condition.
Vascular structures of the anal canal that, if swollen or inflamed, can cause discomfort and even bleed. Therefore, we can speak of haemorrhoidal disease. There are different treatment options, depending on the size and the upsets they cause. We are on hand to analyze your case and help you decide which is the best treatment.
It is an inflammation of the liver that can be triggered by many causes, from infections to excessive alcohol consumptions. The consumption of some homeopathic medicines or herbs could also cause pancreatitis. It often manifests with pain in the upper right part of the abdomen and, depending on the severity, with yellowing of the skin and of the sclera of the eyes. It always needs medical attention for a good diagnosis and monitoring because, if severe, it may require hospitalization.
Hiatus hernias are caused by a small part of the stomach sliding over the diaphragm. This often carries an increased risk of developing reflux problems. We are on hand for patients seeking advice on diagnosis and treatments.
Familial adenomatous polyposis is a rare genetic disease that occurs with the development of many (hundreds to thousands) polyps in the colon (large intestine) and can be associated with a high increase in the risk of cancer. It requires regular check-ups and should be followed up by a specialist. We are available to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
Symptom defined as soft or liquid stools or as an increased frequency of defecation. It is a very common problem and if persistent, it can significantly affect the quality of life. Again, related causes can be many and vary from simple food intolerances to the presence of pathogenic bacteria or parasites up to more serious problems such as chronic inflammatory diseases or even tumors. If the condition persists, it should not be underestimated and we are on hand for patients seeking advice on possible causes and treatments.
Fatty liver is defined as an above-normal presence of fat in liver tissues. Related causes can be manifold. Fatty liver should not be underestimated as it could lead to liver cirrhosis and subsequently increase the risk of liver cancer.
It is a very common discomfort that manifests as a feeling of tension in the abdomen, especially due to the accumulation of air in the intestine. Related causes can be manifold - the most common ones tend to be intolerance to some foods and other more serious diseases which can manifest in this way. We are on hand for patients seeking professional advice on how to identify possible causes and solutions to this annoying condition.
It is a very common discomfort that manifests as a feeling of tension in the abdomen, especially due to the accumulation of air in the intestine. The causes can be manifold - the most common ones tend to be intolerance to some foods and other more serious diseases which can manifest in this way. We are on hand for patients seeking professional advice on how to identify possible causes and solutions to this annoying condition.
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium of unclear origin which is located in the stomach and can cause gastritis or gastric ulcers. It is also considered a risk factor in the development of stomach cancer. Once diagnosed, it is important to proceed with a therapy to eliminate this bacterium. We recommend to perform all necessary tests to confirm the presence of this bacterium. We will be on hand to follow your treatment according to current international guidelines.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HPNCC) or Lynch syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, associated with a high risk of developing colon cancer. It requires regular check-ups and should be followed up by a specialist. We are at your disposal to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
Intolerance to milk or dairy products is very common and often causes bloating or digestive difficulties. It is usually accompanied by diarrhea. Lactose intolerances can be confirmed with quick tests. Our practice is equipped with all necessary material to test these intolerances.
Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance is a condition that can cause many digestive and malabsorption problems with serious consequences if not treated. It typically manifests with a sense of bloating and diarrhea, tiredness or lack of some vitamins. There are several diagnostic tests to confirm or rule out celiac diseases. If required, we remain on hand to help diagnose and follow you through treatment.
Food intolerances are very common and often cause bloating or digestive difficulties. They are usually associated with diarrhea and many of them can be confirmed with quick tests. Our practice is equipped with all necessary material to test these intolerances.
It is a very common symptom. Related causes can be manifold and if persistent, it can significantly affect your quality of life. If the disorder persists, it should not be underestimated. We remain on hand to help you find the cause.
Genetic diseases of the colon are rare, but not non-existent. They manifest with an increased risk of developing cancer in the colon as well as in other parts of the digestive system. If you are affected by these genetic mutations, the risk of developing a cancer in the digestive system can rise up to 100%. These diseases are often not well-known and require continuous specialist assistance in order to prevent cancer development. We remain on hand to help and follow you through treatment.
A lack of iron often manifests with the presence of fatigue and, at the level of blood tests, it can be associated with anemia (lowering of hemoglobin). Related causes can be manifold such as acute or chronic bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. To rule out this condition, it is often necessary to perform a gastroscopy and, if need be, a colonoscopy.
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease which can affect any area of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the intestine. It often occurs with abdominal pain, diarrhea and blood in the stool. It mainly affects people at a young age, even though there is an increased risk of developing this disease also from the age of 50. It requires specialist diagnostics and then regular monitoring in order to prevent complications. If required, we remain on hand to help you with our cutting-edge treatments and highly professional services in accordance with international guidelines.
This is a serious inflammation of the pancreas and often manifests in the form of severe pains in the upper abdomen that radiate in the shape of a belt or in the back. Related causes can be manifold. Pancreatitis can have major complications and always requires medical attention. Our team of specialists is on hand to help you understand how to treat this condition.
Very common feeling of heaviness in the stomach, typically after eating food. Related causes can be manifold and range from a slowed digestion due to various reasons to gastritis.
The persistence of dark urine may be due to a serious problem with the biliary tract or pancreas which prevents the normal disposal of bile. The main causes are the presence of gallstones or pancreatic cancer. In case of persistent dark urine, it is important to carry out all necessary tests as soon as possible. We remain on hand to follow your treatment and offer our advice.
A polyp is a mass of tissue that grows in the intestine and increases in size over time with the risk of turning into a tumor. Polyps are usually asymptomatic and begin to cause problems only when they are already in a very advanced stage or have already grown into a tumor. A colonoscopy is required to diagnose polyps and remove them before they grow into cancer.
Familial adenomatous polyposis is a rare genetic disease that manifests with the development of many (hundreds to thousands) polyps in the colon (large intestine) and can be associated with a significant increase in the risk of cancer. It requires regular check-ups and should be followed up by a specialist. We are available to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
It is a condition that can affect both young and elderly patients. Related causes are usually different depending on age and can range from food allergies to esophageal cancer. The problem manifests mainly as a difficulty in swallowing food or liquids but also as the impression that swallowed food remains "stuck" in the esophagus and often requires you to drink a few sips of water to help move it into the stomach. It is a condition that should not be underestimated. We are on hand for patients seeking professional advice on this condition.
There are many causes that can lead to liver problems, such as the consumption of certain medications, alcohol abuse, infectious diseases or mere overweight. Related symptoms can be many. A liver problem or disease requires careful and regular care in order to prevent a worsening of your liver function, the development of liver cirrhosis or even liver cancer.
Prolonged alcohol consumption as well as certain autoimmune or genetic diseases can lead to conditions and problems in the pancreas. They often manifest as upper abdominal pains radiating into the back or in the shape of a belt. The confirmation of a pancreatic problem usually starts with blood tests and ultrasound checks to determine if it is necessary to perform further examinations.
Very common feeling of heaviness in the stomach, typically after eating food. Related causes can be manifold and range from a slowed digestion due to various reasons to gastritis.
A rectal prolapse manifests as the appearance of tissue protruding from the rectum often accompanied by difficult stool evacuation as well as the sensation of incomplete stool evacuation. Straining is not easy and prolonged up to the need for digital manoeuvres to allow evacuation. It is a condition that can severely limit the quality of life even though there are remedies for treatment.
It is one of the most common conditions of the digestive system and manifests as a burning sensation and rising of acids in the esophagus as well as acidic gases burping. It can worsen when lying down during sleep. There are many possible therapies to help keep this annoying condition under control.
The presence of blood in your stool can be due to a variety of factors. It is often caused by a simple anal fissure or by the presence of hemorrhoids and it can also result from serious causes such as bleeding in the colon or in the small intestine. In case of persistent blood in the stool, we highly recommend a medical check-up. It will then be decided which tests should be performed to find out the cause of the bleeding.
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The feeling of a lump or narrowing in the throat and in the upper part of the esophagus. It is often accompanied by difficult swallowing. It usually requires a specialist medical examination and a gastroscopy to rule out a serious pathology.
The feeling of not being able to evacuate completely which often adds to a feeling of bloating or abdominal tension. It is typically caused by constipation, even though there can be other underlying causes.
The feeling of a lump or narrowing in the throat and in the upper part of the esophagus which is often accompanied by difficult swallowing. It usually requires a specialist medical examination and a gastroscopy to rule out a serious pathology.
Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HPNCC) or Lynch syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, associated with a high risk of developing colon cancer. It requires regular check-ups and should be followed up by a specialist. We are available to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a genetic disease often characterized by the presence of skin spots in the lips and mouth as well as by a significant risk of developing cancer in the gastrointestinal tract and in other organs. It requires regular check-ups and should be followed up by a specialist. We are available to perform all necessary diagnostics. Should the disease be confirmed, we can draw on the specialist knowledge required to follow you with utmost professionality.
Hepatic steatosis or fatty liver is defined as an above-average presence of fat in your liver tissues. Related causes can be manifold. Fatty liver should not be underestimated as it could lead to liver cirrhosis and subsequently increase the risk of liver cancer.
Very common condition which may be due to gastric juices reflux. It is initially clarified by a medical visit to the GP and followed by a pneumological visit if the symptoms persist. It often requires also a specialist gastroenterological clarification in order to confirm or exclude that the cough is caused by a reflux problem. We are proud to be one of the very few centers in the region with all the diagnostic equipment needed to perform these tests and we remain on hand for patients seeking advice on this condition.
Very common condition which may be due to gastric juices reflux. It is initially clarified by a medical visit to the GP and followed by a pneumological visit if the symptoms persist. It often requires also a specialist gastroenterological clarification in order to confirm or exclude that the cough is caused by a reflux problem. We are proud to be one of the very few centers in the region with all the diagnostic equipment needed to perform these tests and we remain on hand for patients seeking advice on this condition.
Very common condition that manifests mainly as a dry and irritating cough, often after getting up in the morning and which is due to gastric juices reflux. It is initially clarified by a pneumological visit and often requires a specialist gastroenterological clarification in order to confirm or exclude that the cough is caused by a reflux problem. We are proud to be one of the very few centers in the region with all the diagnostic equipment needed to perform these tests and we remain on hand for patients seeking advice on this condition.
Colon cancer is one of the most frequent forms of cancer. The risk of developing this cancer increases with age and if some of your close family members have it. Fortunately, it can be prevented by performing a colonoscopy that allows you to remove polyps, if present, avoiding the formation of a tumor.
Unfortunately, nowadays pancreatic cancer is still difficult to cure. The cause is often a late diagnosis which prevents its removal. An early diagnosis followed by professional and specialized care improves the probability of a cure. If surgical removal is not an option, an early diagnosis also helps provide the best treatments with medicines to slow down cancer progression. Our specialized team remains at hand for patients seeking advice and support.
Large intestine or colon cancer is one of the most frequent forms of cancer. The risk of developing this tumor increases with age and if some of your close family members have it. Fortunately, it can be prevented by performing a colonoscopy that allows you to remove polyps, if present, avoiding the formation of a tumor.
Stomach cancer is a tumor that initially develops without symptoms and it is often asymptomatic until it is in an advanced stage. Preventive gastroscopy allows gastric cancer to be diagnosed early. We are available to perform these tests and, in the case of a diagnosis of stomach cancer, to follow and advise you for treatment according to international guidelines.