Gastroenterology and Hepatology Patient Information

Anorectal physiology

Information about anorectal physiology tests for problems associated with faecal incontinence or constipation, or other bowel problems.


 

Cirrhosis: Common medication for the management of liver disease

Long term inflammation can cause scarring and liver damage. Scarring of the liver is also known as cirrhosis. The aim of treatment is to stop the cirrhosis getting any worse and to treat any disabling or life threatening complications.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP)

This is a medical examination performed to diagnose and treat disorders of the bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas and liver.

Hydrogen breath test

You have been asked to attend this test to diagnose either a small bowel bacterial overgrowth or an intolerance to a specific sugar.

Oesophageal Manometry & 24-hour pH or impedance monitoring

The oesophagus is a long muscular tube like structure which connects your mouth to your stomach. This part of the test assesses whether your food pipe is working properly. 

Ultrasound guided liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is a medical test, where a small sample of tissue is removed from your liver with a needle. The sample is then sent to the pathology department where it is examined under a microscope.  

General information from NHS.uk 

Gastroscopy

General information from NHS.uk about what you might expect from a gastroscopy to check inside your throat, food pipe (oesophagus) and stomach. 

Colonoscopy

General information from NHS.uk about what to expect during your colonoscopy. 

Hepatology information

British Liver Trust

Information and support for anyone affected by liver disease or cancer. 

PBC Foundation

Support for people living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). 

PSC Support

Support and information for those affected by Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). 

Listen: Post-liver transplant support

Support and advice on all aspects of adjusting to life as a liver transplant patient.

IBD information

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Information and support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 

Cancer information

Cancer Care at NBT

Information about Cancer Care at NBT. 

Macmillan Cancer Support

Support and information for anyone anyone affected by cancer. 

Liver Cancer UK

Information and support for people with liver cancer (part of the British Liver Trust). 

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Information, support, and campaigning around pancreatic cancer. 

Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

A global organisation that aims find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

IBS and functional disorders

The IBS Network

Support and information for people with IBS. 

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Patient Information