This is a phrase your doctor may use and it describes a variety of symptoms that you may be suffering from. Some examples of these are nausea heartburn burping and... read more →
A weak lower oesophageal sphincter is usually the cause of regurgitation. Patients report a sensation of acid or other stomach contents coming up into the throat or mouth. sometimes it can leave... read more →
Many people describe heartburn as a sharp pain or a tightening sensation or even sometimes burning in the chest behind the breast bone. For many people this is worse at... read more →
Hosting a Meeting If you do NOT have the Zoom app installed, go to zoom.us and select "Host a Meeting" to start the installation. If you DO have the App installed, see... read more →
Overview Zoom offers multiple methods to schedule a meeting. A host has control over the options for their scheduled meetings except for settings that an administrator has locked for all... read more →
There is now new and easy ways to donate to the OPA via Virgin Money Giving! You can now donate via Google Pay - an alternative way to donate quickly... read more →
Thank you to Paul Bunting! Paul challenged himself to walk the height of Mount Everest (41,000 steps to be exact) over the course of June. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chloe-bunting1 "Back in August 2017... read more →
Nick Boyle, Consultant Surgeon from RefluxhealthUK featured in the latest edition of #Gastroenterology today, read the interview. If you don't have a copy, read the article here... https://www.gastroenterologytoday.com/view-latest-issue/
Here is Ron Lumb who kindly took part in the 2.6 challenge for the @OPA_UK Ron is also a patient buddy for the OPA and is 15 years post operative - thank... read more →
Nick Boyle, Consultant Surgeon from RefluxhealthUK featured in the latest edition of #Gastroenterology today, read the interview. If you don't have a copy, read the article here... https://www.gastroenterologytoday.com/view-latest-issue/
The OPA would like to say a huge thank you to Andrew (Son) and family, at this very sad time. "In October 2019 our wonderful Dad was diagnosed with Oesophageal... read more →
Publication of the National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Audit 2019 The National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Audit (NOGCA) 2019 Report for Public and Patients was published this month. NOGCA evaluates the quality of hospital care for... read more →
