An anal abscess is a pocket of pus that forms near the anus when one of the small glands in the area becomes infected.

An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus, usually caused by passing hard stools or straining during bowel movements.

An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and surrounding skin, often caused by a previous infection or abscess.

Colon polyps are growths that develop on the inner lining of the colon (large intestine).

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine.

Diverticular disease is a condition affecting the colon (large intestine) where small pouches form along weaknesses in the bowel wall.

Gallstones are small, hardened lumps that form in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver that stores bile.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, is a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe).

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition characterised by persistent inflammation of the digestive tract.

An inguinal hernia is a condition where tissue, usually fat and sometimes part of the intestines, protrudes through a weakened area of the lower abdominal wall near the groin.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects how the intestines function.

Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swollen or enlarged veins found in and around the anus or lower rectum.

A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen that allows waste to exit the body when the normal digestive or urinary pathway isn’t functional or needs time to heal.

A ventral hernia is a condition where tissue, often part of the intestine, protrudes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall.