Pancreas
The pancreas is a vital organ that helps the body digest food and control blood sugar levels. Read about its role and how to keep it healthy.
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people over the age of 50. Find out why the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed is so important.
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Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis appears as sudden, severe upper abdominal (tummy) pain, that may spread to your back. Read about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.
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Gallstones
Gallstones are pebble-like masses in your gallbladder that can cause pain, fever or jaundice. Find out about gallstone symptoms, treatment and causes.
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Parathyroid glands
Your parathyroid glands are small glands that are found in your neck and make parathyroid hormone (PTH). Find out more about PTH here.
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Kidney function blood tests
Kidney (renal) function tests are blood tests to check your kidney health. Read this to find out what is tested and what your results may mean.
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Liver function tests
Liver function tests are blood tests that can check how your liver is working. Find out what LFTs test for and what your results may mean
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Thyroid function tests
A thyroid function blood test is used to check your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) blood levels.
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Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.
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Underlying causes of vomiting
Your vomiting may be due to many reasons. Learn more about different causes of vomiting such as infections, migraine, and medical treatments.
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