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Anorectal Physiology Studies look at the function of the back passage and rectum. Different tests are carried out which give information about what is causing the problem, whether it is difficulty in controlling the bowel (incontinence) or constipation.

This is an examination which enables the clinician to view the inside of the oesophagus and stomach.

Information about the Stoma Care Service.

Bile salts are made in the liver, and help to digest food, particularly fat, as it travels through the small bowel. If the bile salts are not reabsorbed in the ileum, they continue on in the gut into the colon, where they draw a lot of water into the bowel, creating ongoing problems with diarrhoea.

A fibroscan is a type of scan that can measure the ‘stiffness’ of the liver, which in turn reflects the degree of scarring in the liver (fibrosis).

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) means that the pancreas can’t produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. This means that the body can’t absorb enough nutrients, proteins and vitamins from food.

Information for patients self managing their IBD.

Autoimmune Hepatitis, also known as AIH, is usually a lifelong liver condition. Azathioprine & mercaptopurine are part of a group of medications called thiopurines which help to treat this condition.