by Arif Hussenbux | Sep 29, 2025 | Consultant Gastroenterologist
Most people who have gallstones never even knew they had them Mr B underwent an abdominal ultrasound for vague symptoms. The scan picked up multiple gallstones. Quietly sitting in his gallbladder. No classic gallbladder pain so he was reassured and discharged. This...
by Arif Hussenbux | Aug 13, 2025 | Consultant Gastroenterologist
Backed by evidence…not marketing Let’s be real….most supplements suck. The supplement aisle is a minefield of promises. Pills that pledge everything from eternal youth to superhuman strength. Most are expensive urine. But after diving deep into the...
by Arif Hussenbux | Aug 13, 2025 | Consultant Gastroenterologist
Bile acid malabsorption affects 30% of patients with unexplained diarrhoea Chronic diarrhoea….that just won’t go away. Despite a normal coeliac and thyroid screen, stool tests and colonoscopy the symptoms were persistent. Upon direct questioning, the diarrhoea...
by Arif Hussenbux | Aug 2, 2025 | Consultant Gastroenterologist
Otherwise known as Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis The liver can take a beating. However even one of the most resilient organs with extraordinary regenerative processes has its limits… When chronic insult (through metabolic syndrome, alcohol or untreated viral...
by Arif Hussenbux | Aug 2, 2025 | Consultant Gastroenterologist
A Gastroenterologist’s review of what the evidence really says about the most prescribed laxatives for constipation So you incorporated my dietary advice to improve constipation… https://drhussenbux.substack.com/p/constipation-remedies And you’re still...
