Gastrointestinal and Liver

🍽️ Gastrointestinal Medicine

From Mouth to Anus – Master the Digestive Tract

This chapter provides a high-yield, exam-focused guide to gastrointestinal conditions, essential for acing the UKMLA and thriving in clinical placements. It covers everything from common presentations like dyspepsia and diarrhoea to red-flag pathologies requiring urgent intervention.

🔍 Topics Covered Include:

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Peptic Ulcer Disease, Dyspepsia

• Coeliac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Interpretation & Jaundice Differentials

• Gastroenteritis, Constipation, GI Bleeds (Upper & Lower)

• Colorectal Cancer: Red Flags & Screening

• Diverticular Disease, Hernias, and Anal Pathologies

• Helicobacter pylori testing, Faecal Calprotectin, and FIT testing

💡 What You’ll Gain:

• UKMLA-style trigger phrases and clinical cues

• Symptom-based diagnostic flowcharts

• Primary care vs. secondary care referral thresholds

• Evidence-based management aligned with NICE CKS

• Downloadable flashcards, visual mnemonics & OSCE aids

🎯 Who Is This For?
✅ UKMLA candidates
✅ Medical students on GI rotations
✅ Aspiring GPs and foundation doctors