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.