Northern Gastroenterology

Patient Information

Northern Gastroenterology provides the following information for the purpose of patient education. You should feel comfortable to discuss any of these matters with your Gastroenterologist.

Other endoscopic procedures and extra procedures performed during endoscopy, such as polypectomy, biopsy, dilatations etc will be discussed depending upon the specific needs of the patient.

There are a whole range of other endoscopic procedures available within the Royal North Shore campus, and these can be discussed with patients if appropriate.

Digestive System:

• The Digestive System
• Why is Digestion Important
• How is Food Digested
• How is Digestive Process Controlled

Procedures:

• Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy

Clinical Conditions:

• Heartburn
• Coeliac Disease
• Irritable Bowel Sydnrome
• Diverticulitis
• Helicobacter