Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is MASLD? MASLD is a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver due to metabolic dysfunction, such as insulin resistance, obesity, high blood sugar, or abnormal cholesterol. It is the updated term

Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is faecal calprotectin? Faecal calprotectin is a protein found in white blood cells that appears in the stool when there is inflammation in the intestines. It is used as a non-invasive marker to

Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term for chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, mainly including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It causes ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms and may affect quality of

Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Barrett’s oesophagus? Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition in which the normal lining of the lower oesophagus changes to a different type of tissue, usually as a result of long-term acid reflux (gastro-oesophageal

Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition where small pouches (diverticula) in the lining of the bowel become inflamed or infected. It most commonly affects the large intestine. 2. What causes diverticulitis? Diverticulitis occurs

Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is fatty liver disease? Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in liver cells. It is common and often detected incidentally on blood tests or imaging. In early stages, liver