Is your stomach rumbling? Are you feeling bloated and windy? You could be having some problems with your digestive system!
If your digestive system isn’t working as well as it should, then it can cause a whole host of unpleasant issues, including heartburn, indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea and more!
If you feel like things aren’t quite right with your gut health, then our guides can help you to figure out what’s going on and what you can do about it.
Our team has answered some important questions like ‘what causes heartburn’ and ‘what treatments are available for diarrhoea’ so you can discover the answers that can help to get your digestive system back on track.
Constipation is when you’re unable to pass stool (poo) less than 3 times per week. You may also be straining when you use the toilet, and your stool is likely to be large, dry, hard or lumpy. It’s common and it affects people of all ages, including babies, children and adults. There are many reasons why constipation happens, for...
Constipation is when you’re unable to pass stool (poo) le...
Viral gastroenteritis, often referred to as the stomach flu, is a common condition that is usually caused by a stomach bug or sickness bug. It can be unpleasant as gastroenteritis symptoms include sickness and diarrhoea. Just how long does gastroenteritis last? Or is gastroenteritis contagious? Typically, it will clear up by itself within a week, however, it can be easily...
Viral gastroenteritis, often referred to as the stomach flu, is a comm...
Is your IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) worse at night? IBS and vomiting at night might be the culprit of poor sleep. Or, maybe it’s down to gas and bloating. Falling asleep and staying asleep can sometimes be an issue if you suffer from IBS. If your IBS becomes a problem at night and is disturbing your sleep, don't panic. There are plenty of...
Is your IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) worse at night? IBS and vomiti...
Lactose intolerance is when you experience symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach pains or bloating, after eating foods that contain lactose. Lactose intolerance symptoms can start minutes or hours after having products with lactose. If you are lactose intolerant, it means your body isn’t producing enough of the enzyme called lactase. Lactose intolerance is common in adults, and it can’t be prevented...
Lactose intolerance is when you experience symptoms like diarrhoea, st...
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brighter, it's crucial to stay hydrated. Dehydration can creep up on us, especially during the scorching summer months, and recognising the early signs of dehydration is key to preventing more serious complications. In this guide, we'll explore the subtle signs that your body may be lacking the hydration it craves. Whether...
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brighter, it's cruc...
Bowel incontinence or faecal incontinence is when a person has a problem with controlling their bowels. Faecal incontinence can range from the odd leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control. This can vary in each person and there are many faecal incontinence causes. 1 in 10 people will be affected by bowel incontinence and...
Bowel incontinence or faecal incontinence is when a person has a probl...
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