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Observing bright red blood on the paper or in the toilet bowl is a common cause for concern and referral to a gastroenterologist.
Abnormal “liver function tests” (LFTs) are often found as part of a GP routine health screen or can be found while investigating symptoms.
Iron deficiency affects over 10% of the population and can cause fatigue, tiredness, irritability and shortness of breath on exertion.
Coeliac disease is an abnormal immune reaction to gluten.
IBS is a common gastrointestinal condition that affects 1 in 7 people.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease occurs when acid that is normally in the stomach moves from the stomach to the oesophagus.
Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis are long term auto-immune inflammatory conditions of the large or small bowel.
Bowel preparation is designed to clean the bowel of its contents so that the bowel lining is visible to inspect.
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world.
Colonoscopy is the video camera examination of the colon.
FOR PATIENTS
Patients who don’t have health insurance or a current policy that covers gastrointestinal endoscopy can pay for the procedure themselves. (Medicare will cover some of the doctor's fees. Contact the Office on 9525 4222 for details or contact Kareena Private Hospital or Ramsay Surgical Centre Miranda regarding "Self-funded endoscopy")
FOR GP’S
The patient can then phone the Office 9525 4222 to make an appointment. The GP referral letter can be emailed to reception@gamiranda.com.au. Ensure to include a telephone number so the reception staff can contact you.