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Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring’s disease or Duhring–Brocq disease) – an autoimmune condition associated with coeliac disease.

Gluten-free diet

Find out the importance of a gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease and other conditions.

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system attacks your own body. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

Autoimmune conditions

Autoimmune diseases strike when the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Bloating

Bloating is when your tummy feels swollen. It‘s common, but if you feel bloated regularly, you should see your doctor. Learn more about bloating here.

Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

Gut health

Gut health is important for your physical and mental wellbeing. Find out about how to maintain your gut health and about your gut microbiome.

Diarrhoea in children

Diarrhoea in children is very common. It can sometimes be serious. Read more here to find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet reduces certain types of sugar that are fermented in your gut to reduce tummy pain and discomfort. Learn more about FODMAPs here.

Calcium

Calcium strengthens bones, helps prevent osteoporosis and more. Find out how much you need for your age and how to find good sources of calcium.

Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. It's important treat the cause of the anaemia.

Food allergies

Some people are allergic to different types of food such as milk, eggs and wheat. Read here to find out more about living with food allergies.

Vitamin E and your health

Vitamin E is important for proper functioning of many of your body's organs. Find out which foods are high in vitamin E and how much you need.

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Your poo can give clues about your diet, fluid intake, medication use and lifestyle. Shape, colour and texture all counts. Learn more.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes a fast heartbeat and other symptoms when you stand up. Learn how to manage POTS.

Iron deficiency

Iron is an essential mineral for your body. Low iron levels can cause anaemia. Read about how iron deficiency can lead to health problems.

Gastroscopy

A gastroscopy is a procedure to look inside your oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. Find out what happens during a gastroscopy and when it is done.

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

An ulcer is a common type of mouth sore. It can make everyday tasks like brushing your teeth, talking, eating and drinking feel uncomfortable.

Osteopaenia

If you have osteopaenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopaenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that can also affect the joints. While psoriasis can't be fully cured, there are several treatment options.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain and change in bowel habits can impact your quality of life. Learn how to manage your symptoms.

Constipation

Constipation is difficulty passing stools or infrequent bowel movements. Find out when to see your doctor and how to treat constipation.

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and tests for lactose intolerance.

Abdominal pain

Abdominal (tummy) pain can have many causes. Read about the causes and treatment for abdominal pain, as well as when to see a doctor.

Vomiting

Vomiting is usually not a sign of anything serious and tends to only last one or two days. Learn about the causes and when to get medical advice.

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Search results for: "coeliac disease"

Life stage

Coeliac disease

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Gluten-free diet

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune conditions

Bloating

Vitamin B deficiency

Gut health

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Turner syndrome

Low FODMAP diets

Calcium

Anaemia

Food allergies

Vitamin E and your health

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Iron deficiency

Gastroscopy

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Osteopaenia

Psoriasis

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Constipation

Lactose intolerance

Abdominal pain

Vomiting

Life stage

Coeliac disease

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Gluten-free diet

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune conditions

Bloating

Vitamin B deficiency

Gut health

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Turner syndrome

Low FODMAP diets

Calcium

Anaemia

Food allergies

Vitamin E and your health

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Iron deficiency

Gastroscopy

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Osteopaenia

Psoriasis

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Constipation

Lactose intolerance

Abdominal pain

Vomiting

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