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Kidney, liver and gut guides
Common problems of the kidneys, liver and gut, found early and managed well. Plain-language guides written and reviewed by Dr. James.
Kidney health
Kidney, liver and gut
Kidney Health 101: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Overlook
Kidney disease does not always announce itself with obvious symptoms. In many people, kidney function can decline for some time before they notice that anything is wrong.
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Early Signs of Kidney Disease: Why Foamy Urine and Fatigue Matter
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or Acetaminophen: Which Painkillers Are Actually Safe for Your Kidneys?
Do Kidney Cleanses Actually Work? What the Evidence Really Shows
Is a Nephrologist Referral Bad News? What It Actually Means for Your Kidneys
Primary Care Doctor or Nephrologist? Who Should Manage Your Kidney Health?Fatty liver disease
Kidney, liver and gut
Fatty Liver Disease: Causes, Symptoms & How to Reverse It
Fatty liver disease means that excess fat has built up inside the liver. Many people have no obvious symptoms when it first develops, which is why it is often discovered during a routine blood test or an abdominal ultrasound.
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NAFLD, MASLD, MASH: Why Fatty Liver Disease Has So Many Names Now
Elevated Liver Enzymes on a Routine Blood Test: What ALT and AST Actually Mean
Can Fatty Liver Disease Be Reversed? A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Your Liver
New Medication Options for Advanced Fatty Liver Disease: What Patients Should Know
Primary Care Doctor or Liver Specialist? Who Should Manage Your Fatty Liver DiagnosisAbdominal pain and gastritis
Kidney, liver and gut
Abdominal Pain Causes & Gastritis: Symptoms and Treatment
Learn the common abdominal pain causes by location, how gastritis feels and is treated, and which warning signs need urgent care. Guidance for patients in Muscat, Oman.
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What Causes Abdominal Pain? Common Causes by Location, Timing and Symptoms
Gastritis Symptoms: What Does Gastritis Pain Feel Like and Where Does It Hurt?
Gastritis vs Acid Reflux: What Is the Difference Between the Symptoms?
How Is Gastritis Treated? Causes, Tests and Lifestyle Measures That May Help
When Is Abdominal Pain Serious? Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore