Abdominal swelling

Weak spots or tears can develop in the layer of muscle in the abdominal (stomach) wall resulting in the contents of the abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia.

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the bone marrow. It progesses quickly.

Blood cancers affect the production and function of your blood cells. Most of these cancers start in your bone marrow where blood is produced.

Your bowels are made up of two sections - the small and the large bowel (or colon). If cells begin to develop and multiply abnormally in your bowel they can become cancerous.

A blockage in any part of your bowel can prevent digested food or liquid from passing through your system.

Cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that weakens the muscles in your heart making it more difficult for it to pump blood efficiently around your body.

If a gallstone becomes trapped in the opening (duct) in your gall bladder it can cause severe abdominal pain lasting from one to five hours; this is called cholecystitis

Coeliac disease is your body’s reaction to gluten. If you have coeliac disease your immune system reacts to wheat, barley or rye by attacking the lining of your intestine. Some patients also react to oats.

Your bowels are made up of two sections – the small and the large bowel (or colon). If cells begin to develop and multiply abnormally in your bowel they can become cancerous.

Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the bowel (gut). The disease most often affects the end part of the small bowel, however, it can affect any part of the bowel.

Weak spots or tears can develop in the layer of muscle in the abdominal wall resulting in the contents of the abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia.

Gastrointestinal cancers, usually referred to as GI cancers, affect the majority of the digestive system, or the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, biliary system, bowel pancreas, and liver.

An inguinal hernia happens at the inguinal canal. This is a narrow passage in which blood vessels supplying the testicle pass through the abdominal wall.

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women in the UK. It usually affects women who have reached menopause.*

A cyst is a fluid filled sac that can develop in any area of the body. Ovarian cysts can develop in or around your ovaries.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can be a side effect from Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) injections used in IVF and ICSI treatments.

Pancreaticobiliary disease includes disorders of the gall bladder, biliary ducts and pancreas.

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas.

Pelvic oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the organs in the lower part of your body.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), also known as premenstrual tension (PMT), refers to the psychological and physical changes often felt in the days leading up to a woman’s period.

A femoral hernia (like an inguinal hernia) appears in the groin. Femoral hernias happen at the hole in the wall of the abdomen where the femoral artery and vein pass from the abdomen into the leg.

An inguinal hernia happens at the inguinal canal. This is a narrow passage in which blood vessels supplying the testicle pass through the abdominal wall. Sometimes a repaired hernia comes back.

Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, occurs when cells in your stomach develop abnormally.

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat many types of stones including gall stones, kidney stones and urinary stones.

There is a natural weakness in the abdominal (stomach) wall behind the navel (tummy button) caused by the way babies develop in the womb. If the contents of the abdomen push through, this produces a lump called a hernia.

Upper gastrointestinal cancers include cancer of the stomach, oesophagus, pancreas, and liver.

Valve disorders (heart valve disease) occurs if a valve becomes stiff or does not close correctly.