Colonoscopy 101
Does the thought of a colonoscopy give you a bad gut feel? Fear not, it is no longer the uncomfortable experience it once was, says Dr Peter Barrow, Mediclinic consultant gastroenterologist. He tells...
View ArticleCrohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease can affect your entire gastrointestinal tract. Dr John Wright, gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Milnerton, explains what it is. What exactly is Crohn’s disease: how is it different to...
View ArticleFAQs: Endoscopies
Dr Naayil Rajabally, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, answers FAQs on endoscopies, which can be life-saving procedures. 1. When would one need an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy...
View ArticleFAQs: Colonoscopies
We asked Dr Naayil Rajabally, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, to answer some FAQs on colonoscopies. What is a colonoscopy? It is an examination of the colon – the large intestine –...
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Colorectal cancer, know the symptoms
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most prominent cancer in South Africa and the sixth most lethal. Dr Mariza Tunmer, a specialist radiation oncologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains...
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The easiest New Year’s health resolution, ever
Yes, you should lose weight, give up smoking and hit the gym, but committing to annual check-ups should be top of the list. A Mediclinic expert explains more. Proactive measures help you and your...
View ArticleDon’t delay routine screening tests
Screening means checking your body for warning signs of disease, such as cancer, before you have symptoms. When cancer isn’t detected early enough, it leads to poorer outcomes for patients. While it’s...
View ArticleThe ins and outs of scopes: the 6 scopes you need to have this year
Be proactive in 2021 and make it your year of healthy living. Better known as scopes, endoscopies are vital tools in preventing, detecting and treating numerous diseases and injuries. “An endoscope is...
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What to expect: Your Colonoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC]
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View ArticleAre you suffering from piles? Try these treatments for haemorrhoids
Dr Frikkie Rademan, a general surgeon at Mediclinic Durbanville, explains the symptoms and treatment for haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids (or piles), are swollen blood vessels that form in the anus and...
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Understanding Endoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC]
During a routine health checkup, your healthcare provider may refer you for a “scope” to look inside your colon, stomach, or bladder. Here’s what to expect… The post Understanding Endoscopy...
View ArticleUnderstanding colonoscopy
Not sure what to expect when you go for a colonoscopy? A gastroenterologist explains everything you need to know. A colonoscopy is one of those health screenings you may have heard of, but you aren’t...
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