Phaeochromocytoma A phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. They are usually non-cancerous (benign), although around one in 10 are cancerous.
Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. It's difficult to know exactly how many women have PCOS, but it's thought to be very common and affect millions of women in the UK.
Stomach ulcer Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. Ulcers can also occur in part of the intestine just beyond the stomach – these are known as duodenal ulcers.
Obesity Obesity is a term used to describe somebody who is very overweight, with a lot of body fat. It's a common problem, estimated to affect around one in every four adults and around one in every five children aged 10 to 11 in the UK.
Inflammatory bowel disease Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term mainly used to describe two conditions, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are long-term (chronic) conditions that involve inflammation of the gut (gastrointestinal tract).
Ileostomy An ileostomy is where the small intestine (small bowel) is diverted through an opening in the abdomen (tummy). The opening is known as a stoma. A special bag is placed over the stoma to collect waste products that would usually pass through the colon (large intestine) and out of the body through the rectum and anus (back passage).
Hiatus hernia A hiatus hernia, or hiatal hernia, is when part of the stomach squeezes up into the chest through an opening ("hiatus") in the diaphragm.
Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a chronic (long-term) condition in which the stomach cannot empty itself in the normal way. It means food passes through the stomach more slowly than usual, leading to symptoms such as
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