IntroductionHaemorrhoids are a condition where the blood vessels, muscle fibres and connective tissue in the anal canal below the dentate line prolapse or slide out of place. They are also known as piles. Many people in our population use the term 'piles'...

What is an anal fistula?An anal fistula is a tunnel that connects the lining of the anus with the skin next to the anus. It is often caused by an anal abscess that has not healed properly. A sign of an anal...

IntroductionGastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic digestive disorder that affects the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the oesophagus and the stomach. The LES normally acts as a one-way valve that allows food and liquid to pass from...