Breathlessness is a symptom we commonly see patients suffering from at OneWelbeck Lung Health. Professor Michael Polkey, Consultant Respiratory Physician at OneWelbeck and Royal Brompton Hospital, explains the various causes behind this symptom.

People often refer to groin pain in sport as a groin strain or groin pull. These names suggest that the cause of pain is due to a muscle tear. While some cases of groin pain in sport are due to a groin pull, most longstanding or recurrent groin pain is due to another cause.

Inflammatory Bowel disease is a complicated condition. Many people have heard of it and perhaps even know of someone who has it, but do not necessarily understand what it is. So let us break it down and try and make it less complicated.

Metabolic surgery in the metabolic age is used to treat not just obesity but metabolic syndrome, Type II diabetes and can help many complex patients not just improve their quality of life but their life expectancy. Sanjay Purkayastha, Consultant Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon at OneWelbeck Digestive Health, takes a closer look at the procedure and how it can impact your health.

What are the common risk factors for developing a hernia?

To say the digestive system has a lot going on would be an understatement. From the second you eat or drink something to the moment it leaves your body, there’s a chain reaction that sees many organs work in tandem to and try their best to run without any problems. For some people though, intestinal problems can create discomfort, while some pain can be warning signs that there are issues worth going to a doctor to get checked out for. Arming yourself with relevant knowledge can help you, or someone you know, to not be so worried if you experience intestinal problems in your own life. At OneWelbeck, we understand that every patient is different and will come through to our doors with differing symptoms. Whether it ends up seeing us treat a patient with IBS or identify underlying gastrointestinal conditions, our clinical team can assess and provide a roadmap from diagnosis to treatment. We feel that when it comes to the intestines, it helps to pick up on common symptoms and know what to do. Here is some information to help you understand the signs and symptoms of intestinal problems.

Gastrointestinal bleeding occurs when something along the digestive system has a problem, with the bleeding a signifier that an individual has an issue. Because the bleeding can occur anywhere along the digestive tract, it is crucial to have it appropriately investigated; remember that bleeding is a symptom and not a condition or disease in its own right. At OneWelbeck Digestive Health, we help patients who have found themselves suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding and need help with symptoms. Our team helps patients find answers to their GI problems and what solutions are available.

Constipation is a condition that most, if not all, adults will experience at some point. It occurs when you would have trouble with your bowel movements; either from the movement being strenuous or you find yourself going to the toilet a lot less than usual. While it usually is not something to be worried about, and the frequency of bowel movements varies widely from person to person, some adults can find themselves with what would be deemed more serious bouts of constipation. Understanding what the symptoms are, why it could be frequent, and what solutions adults with constipation can receive, helps to demystify the condition.

Colitis is an inflammation of your colon, also known as your large intestine. Dr Simon Anderson explains the main symptoms associated with colitis and how it is typically diagnosed.

Most of us will only experience acid reflux in scenarios when we’ve eaten rich or spicy foods. While a curry, coffee, or alcoholic drink can cause a small bout of acid reflux, there are other causes which can lead to prolonged periods of reflux. For those of us who get it more frequently than not, acid reflux can warrant a visit to a specialist. In this short post, we highlight some of the signs of acid reflux, as well as how to combat it.