Information for endoscopy patients

On this page you will find information leaflets on some of the most common diseases and disorders diagnosed in our endoscopy units. 

Information leaflets are kindly provided by the charity Core (www.corecharity.org.uk) and also the NHS Choices website (opens in a new window).

Please note: This information on this site is for guidance only - it is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other health care professional. Always check with your doctor if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment.

Diseases and disorders of the stomach and oesophagus

• Acute pancreatitis
• Achalasia
• Barrett’s oesophagus
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Coeliac disease
• Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing)
• Dumping syndrome
• Faecal incontinence
• Gall stones
• Hiatus hernia
• Heartburn and reflux
• Helicobacter pylori
• Indigestion
• Liver cancer
• Oesophageal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Stomach/Peptic Ulcer

Diseases and disorders of the Bowel

Related sites

• Barrett’s Oesophagus Campaign
• Beating Bowel Cancer
• Bowel Cancer UK
• Coeliac UK
• Guts UK
• Macmillan Cancer Support
• Pancreatic Cancer UK
• Bladder and Bowel Community
• Crohn's and colitis
• Helicobacter-pylori
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome