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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

Dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease) is a skin rash that's associated with coeliac disease. Find out more about dermatitis herpetiformis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vitamin K deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency can stop your blood from clotting properly and weaken your bones. Read more about how to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency.

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.

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.

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.

Bloating

Bloating is when your tummy feels swollen. Bloating is common, but if you often feel bloated you should see a doctor. Learn more about bloating here.

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.

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.

Anaemia

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

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.

Osteopenia

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

Lactose intolerance

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

Proctitis

Proctitis can be caused by STIs, ulcerative colitis and radiation therapy. Symptoms can affect your quality of life. Read on to learn about treatment.

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.

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.

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

Vitamin B deficiency

Gut health

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Low FODMAP diets

Vitamin E and your health

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Gastroscopy

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Vitamin K deficiency

Psoriasis

Calcium

Turner syndrome

Bloating

Food allergies

Iron deficiency

Anaemia

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Osteopenia

Lactose intolerance

Proctitis

Abdominal pain

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Constipation

Vomiting

Life stage

Coeliac disease

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Gluten-free diet

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Autoimmune conditions

Vitamin B deficiency

Gut health

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Low FODMAP diets

Vitamin E and your health

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Gastroscopy

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Vitamin K deficiency

Psoriasis

Calcium

Turner syndrome

Bloating

Food allergies

Iron deficiency

Anaemia

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Osteopenia

Lactose intolerance

Proctitis

Abdominal pain

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Constipation

Vomiting

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