The lining of the large intestine makes a natural lubricant called mucus. It is similar to the mucus in the nose when you have a cold....

Participation in bowel cancer screening In 2019–2020, based on preliminary data: 6.1 million people aged 50–74 were invited to...

Stat 1. Non-invitees had a 7% higher risk of death from any cause, compared with NBCSP invitees Stat 2. Bowel cancers in non-invitees had...

Bowel cancer consistently ranks in the top 5 cancers leading to death. More than 5000 Australians die from bowel cancer each year. The...

Faecal calprotectin is a faeces based test. Calprotectin is a chemical released into the faeces from white blood cells within the lining...

Do you experience intermittent discomfort/pain around your bottom area? The discomfort can come on at any time. Sometimes, it can be so...

Hiatus hernia is actually a medical misnomer because it is not a "true" hernia. Let's begin with the normal anatomy of the stomach. The...

Let's begin by discussing what "endoscopy" is. Endoscopy is made up of "endon" which means inside (in Greek) and "scopein" which means watch (in Greek). Modern-day endoscopy involves the use of endoscopes (long tubes) attached to a processor/computer. The endoscopes can have various channels to allow light, air, water, and instruments to pass in and out. These instruments can be inserted into many parts of the body including the nose, mouth, trachea, urethra, and rectum. Endo

It is true that technology has come a long way. We have been able to fit a tiny camera, light source and transmission device into the...

Good bowel preparation is essential to ensure proper inspection of the large intestine. Poor bowel preparation can lead to inaccurate diagnosis and missed pathology. There are many different types of bowel preparations available. Brands may vary between countries. Your doctor will usually have a preferred type/brand and will give you instructions. Here are five tips to keep in mind Follow the instructions carefully. Getting the right volumes is very important Keeping the prep