Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Symptoms and Treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Symptoms and Treatment

You’re respectfully following all the standard health advice – eating right, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, and living that ‘perfect’ life. So you should be immune to liver issues, right? But, there’s a problem, you can still get – non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is what happens when over 5-10% of your liver’s total weight consists of excess fat deposits. […]

What Is a Gastroenterologist and What Do They Do?

What Is a Gastroenterologist and What Do They Do?

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases and conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and digestive system. The GI tract includes the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. Gastroenterologists complete advanced training beyond medical school to become experts on the complicated digestive system. They must first complete a three-year internal medicine […]