Dr Anton shares a number of strategies to promote children’s gut health.

Lactose intolerance is a condition characterised by the body's inability to properly digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.

Quality sleep is essential for a well-functioning digestive system

Diverticular disease is a common digestive condition that affects the large intestine, specifically the colon. It is characterised by the formation of small pouches, known as diverticula, which protrude from the colon wall.

A FibroScan is a non-invasive procedure used to diagnose and monitor liver disease by measuring liver stiffness through vibrations.

Stool tests provide essential insights into gut health and can help identify a range of conditions, including infections, inflammation, malabsorption, and the presence of blood, which may signal more serious underlying problems.

This condition arises when the nerves responsible for stomach muscle contractions are damaged or impaired, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, early satiety, abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, and fluctuations in weight.

Capsule endoscopy is an innovative procedure where patients swallow a small pill-sized camera which travels through the entire gastrointestinal tract.

A polyp is a growth from the bowel's inner lining, commonly found in the colon and stomach, and less frequently in the small bowel and oesophagus.

A common yet often stigmatised digestive symptom characterised by a sudden and intense need to defecate, frequently accompanied by diarrhoea.

Dr. Anton outlines what to expect during a colonoscopy, including preparation, the procedure itself, and post-procedure care.

Digestive enzymes are specialised proteins essential for breaking down food into absorbable nutrients, functioning similarly to workers in a factory.

Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, exceeding 5-10% of its weight.

Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive iron accumulation in the blood.

Stomach ulcers, or gastric ulcers, are breaks in the stomach lining that can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bleeding, though some individuals may experience no symptoms.

Liver transplantation is a critical procedure for individuals with end-stage liver disease, which can result from various causes such as chronic viral hepatitis, alcohol-related liver disease, and autoimmune disorders.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, leading to damage in the small intestine.

Dr. Desmond Chee, a gastroenterologist in Melbourne, discusses bowel inflammation, a term that encompasses various conditions affecting the intestines.

Bloating is a common condition characterised by a feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen, often accompanied by gas.

Dr Tom Worley, a gastroenterologist, addresses common questions about alcohol consumption.