General Surgery Blog

When to See a Doctor About Acid Reflux: Signs It’s More Than Heartburn
Occasional acid reflux is normal – most people will experience it eventually. However, when your condition becomes chronic or recurrent, it could suggest an underlying...

Preparing for an Endoscopy: Tips to Ensure a Smooth Experience
Before any type of medical procedure, you’ll usually need to prepare to enhance the process and support your wellbeing. You’ll need to do the same...

Understanding Gallstone Complications and When To Seek Treatment
Gallstones are a relatively common condition that medication or surgery can help to prevent from causing further problems. However, left untreated, gallstones can lead to...

Common Causes of Hernias and How to Prevent Them
Hernias are a relatively common health condition that can cause various uncomfortable symptoms. Hernias don’t always need immediate treatment, but they can turn into a...

Benefits of Robot-Assisted Surgery: Why Patients and Surgeons Prefer It
In the past, surgery was highly invasive (depending on the procedure) and meant you’d be in pain or need time off work to recover. However,...

What Different Types of Hernias Are There?
Hernias are a common health condition, with the NHS performing almost 100,000 hernia repair surgeries each year in England. However, there are different types of...

Can Gallstones Cause Acid Reflux?
Gallstones and acid reflux are two conditions that can cause troublesome symptoms. However, evidence suggests the two may have a link. This blog post explains...

How Long Can You Wait To Have Hernia Surgery
Hernias are a common condition, with over 100,000 hernia repairs performed in the UK each year. Hernias occur when a part of your intestine or...