Digestive & Liver Health

Guides to problems of the stomach, bowel, liver and gallbladder, from acid reflux, peptic ulcer and constipation to hepatitis, fatty liver and cirrhosis. Understand the symptoms, the tests you may need, safe treatment options, and the danger signs that need a doctor.

Haemorrhoids (Piles): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Updated November 2, 2026

Piles are swollen veins around the anus that cause bleeding, itching and discomfort. Learn the causes, home treatments that work, and when…

Acid Reflux (GERD): Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment

Updated October 7, 2026

Acid reflux causes heartburn when stomach acid flows back up. Learn the triggers, simple changes that help, medicines, and when chest pain…

Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes and Home Care

Updated September 26, 2026

Food poisoning causes vomiting and diarrhoea after eating contaminated food. Learn the common causes, how to rehydrate at home, danger signs and…

Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026

Cirrhosis is permanent scarring of the liver. Learn the main causes, including hepatitis B and alcohol, the warning signs, and how treatment…

Obstructive Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026

Obstructive jaundice happens when bile cannot drain from the liver, turning skin and eyes yellow. Learn the causes, from gallstones to tumours,…

Peptic Ulcer: Symptoms, H. pylori and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026

Peptic ulcers are sores in the stomach or duodenum, usually caused by H. pylori or painkillers. Learn the symptoms, testing and treatment…

Joy Enowoh Aderinwale

Registered Nurse (RN)

Joy Enowoh Aderinwale is a registered nurse. She trained at the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta, with clinical placements at Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, General Hospital Ijaye and Community Health Centre Itori. A trained teacher (PGDE) and now a BNSc student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, she volunteers with the Anglican Diocese of Abuja, giving health talks, first aid at diocesan events and visits to the sick, and writes Vibrant Vitality to explain health clearly for Nigerian families.

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