What can Stumog Gastroenterologists treat?

At Stumog, we can diagnose and treat many digestive disorders, including acid reflux, heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Crohn’s disease.

 

Acid Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is where stomach contents come back up into the esophagus resulting in either symptoms or complications. Symptoms include the taste of acid in the back of the mouth, heartburn, bad breath, chest pain, vomiting, breathing problems, and wearing away of the teeth

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Heartburn

Heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, is a burning sensation in the central chest or upper central abdomen. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw.

Heartburn is usually due to regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus and is the major symptom of acid reflux.

Abdominal Pain – PDF

Abdominal Pain Pain in the abdomen (tummy pain) is common. Usually it doesn't last long and is often due to a gut infection or a small upset - but there are many other possible causes. Pain that is severe or doesn't settle quickly may need attention from a doctor. Read more >

Constipation – PDF

Constipation is a common problem. It means either going to the toilet less often than usual to empty the bowels, or passing hard or painful poo (also called faeces, stools or motions). Constipation may be caused by not eating enough fibre, or not drinking enough fluids. It can also be a side-effect of certain medicines, or related to an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the cause is not clear. Laxatives are a group of medicines that can treat constipation. Ideally, laxatives should only be used for short periods of time until symptoms ease. Read more >
 
Diarrhoea – PDF
 
Diarrhoea can be of sudden onset and lasting for less than four weeks (acute) or persistent (chronic). This leaflet deals with acute diarrhoea, which is common. In most cases, diarrhoea eases and goes within several days but sometimes takes longer. The main risk is lack of fluid in the body (dehydration). The main treatment is to have lots to drink, which aims to avoid dehydration. You should also eat as normally as possible. See a doctor if you suspect that you are dehydrating, or if you have any worrying symptoms such as those which are listed below. Read more >
 
Dyspepsia – PDF
 
Dyspepsia (indigestion) is a term which describes pain and sometimes other symptoms which come from your upper gut (the stomach, oesophagus or duodenum). There are various causes (described below). Treatment depends on the likely cause. Read more >
 
Pelvic Pain – PDF
 
Pelvic pain is both a common presentation in primary care and one of the most common reasons for referral to a gynaecologist. Pelvic pain may be either acute or chronic. Read more >
 
Pelvic Pain (in Women) – PDF
 
The pelvis is the lowest part of your abdomen. Pelvic pain is more common in women. There are many different causes of pain in the pelvis. They can be separated by when they tend to happen, if you are pregnant and if they are accompanied by other symptoms such as vaginal bleeding. The most common causes are mentioned below. Most will improve with painkillers. Most recurring causes have treatments available. Read more >