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24/06/2026

GASTRO QUIZ WEDNESDAY

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Drop your answer in the comments below before we reveal the correct answer later today.

Did you know? One of the most common causes of stomach ulcers worldwide is a bacterial infection that can live in the stomach lining for years before causing symptoms.

Good luck!

23/06/2026

ENDOSCOPY TUESDAY

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Heartburn and acid reflux are common symptoms, but did you know that chronic reflux can sometimes cause visible damage to the lining of the oesophagus

In this week's Endoscopy Tuesday, we're comparing a normal oesophagus with reflux oesophagitis as seen during endoscopy.

A healthy oesophagus typically has:
• Smooth pink lining
• No inflammation
• No erosions or ulcers
• Normal vascular pattern

With reflux oesophagitis, endoscopy may reveal:
• Inflammation and redness
• Erosions or ulceration
• Loss of the normal vascular pattern
• Damage caused by repeated exposure to stomach acid

Watch the video to learn more about acid reflux, its complications, and when an endoscopy may be needed.

Have you ever experienced persistent heartburn or reflux symptoms? Let us know in the comments below.

22/06/2026

MEDICAL MYTH MONDAY

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MYTH: If you have acid reflux, you produce too much acid.

FACT: Acid reflux is often caused by a weak lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) rather than excessive acid production.

The lower oesophageal sphincter is a muscular valve between the oesophagus and stomach. When it becomes weak or relaxes inappropriately, stomach contents can flow back into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort.

Did you believe this myth? Let us know in the comments below.

21/06/2026

A 55-year-old male presented with sudden onset of severe pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in his right big toe. The symptoms began overnight and made walking difficult. He reported a history of hypertension and regular consumption of red meat and alcohol.

On examination, the first metatarsophalangeal joint was swollen, tender, and inflamed. Blood tests revealed an elevated serum uric acid level.

What is your diagnosis?
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Are you experiencing sudden joint pain, swelling, or redness in you...

20/06/2026

Odynophagia is the medical term for pain or discomfort when swallowing.

While it may occur with common throat infections, persistent painful swallowing should never be ignored, as it can sometimes indicate an underlying condition affecting the mouth, throat, or oesophagus.

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Did you know that iron deficiency can sometimes cause difficulty swallowing? In this video, Dr explains Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, a rare condition linking iron deficiency anaemia with dysphagia.

19/06/2026

Taking omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, or another PPI for years?

What if I told you that the medication helping your acid reflux could also be the reason your doctor found stomach polyps during a gastroscopy?

Before you panic, watch this video.

Many patients are alarmed when they’re told they have gastric polyps, but one of the most common types is actually linked to long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use.

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If you’ve been taking a PPI for years, this is a video you don’t want to miss.

Have you been taking omeprazole or another proton pump inhibitor (P...

19/06/2026

NEW VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY AT 4PM!!

Have you been taking omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, or another proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for years and then discovered stomach polyps during a gastroscopy?

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Many patients are understandably concerned when they hear the words "stomach polyps." Are they dangerous? Could they be cancerous? And could your medication be responsible?

In this week's episode, I explain the important relationship between long-term PPI use and fundic gland polyps - one of the most common gastric polyps seen during endoscopy.

You'll learn:
Why PPIs are prescribed
How PPIs work
What fundic gland polyps are
Why they develop in some long-term PPI users
Whether they are cancerous

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18/06/2026

FLU or HIV? Night Sweats vs Fever | Early HIV Symptoms Explained

Could your symptoms be the flu, or could they be HIV?

In this video, I explain the difference between fever and night sweats in early HIV infection, why these symptoms can sometimes occur, and why symptoms alone cannot diagnose HIV.

Many patients with acute HIV infection may develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, rash, or night sweats. However, these symptoms are not specific to HIV and can occur with many other illnesses.

The most important message: Testing is the only way to know your HIV status.

17/06/2026

GASTRO QUIZ WEDNESDAY

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Drop your answer in the comments below before scrolling for the answer!

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Bile plays an important role in digestion, particularly in the breakdown and absorption of fats.

We'll reveal the correct answer later today.

Good luck!

16/06/2026

ENDOSCOPY TUESDAY

Not every gastroscopy reveals disease.

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In this week's Endoscopy Tuesday, we're looking at what a healthy upper gastrointestinal tract looks like during endoscopy.

Swipe through to see:
👀 A normal oesophagus
👀 A normal stomach
👀 A normal duodenum

Understanding what normal looks like helps us better recognize when something isn't.