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Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Read all about the symptoms of UC, when to see your doctor and types of treatments.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes 2 main conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which both cause inflammation in the bowel.

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.

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Explore this infographic to learn about how to deal with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and how you can prevent an attack of IBS.

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.

Flatulence

Flatulence is the passing of air or gas from the intestine and through the anus, often accompanied by a sound and smell. Read more about flatulence.

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.

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet can help with the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Read about low FODMAP diets and when to see a dietitian.

Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Find out what causes Crohn’s disease, and about the symptoms and treatment.

Erythema nodosum

Erythema nodosum causes red lumps on your lower legs, that can be painful. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for erythema nodosum.

Colostomy

A colostomy is a surgery. It brings part of your colon (bowel) to the surface of your body to form an opening. Find out more about colostomies here.

Living with a stoma

Many Australians live with a stoma (ostomy) after removal of part of their bowel or bladder. With support, most maintain a good quality of life.

Bowel infections

Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about how it spreads and the diseases it causes.

Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis is inflammation in your sacroiliac joint, causing low back pain. Diagnosis is challenging. Treatment is important to avoid complications.

Rectal bleeding

Rectal bleeding should be investigated by a health professional. You can learn more about the symptoms and causes of rectal bleeding here.

Blood in stool

Blood in your stool (poo) can indicate a serious problem. Find out more about the causes of blood in your poo and what you should do about it.

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that checks for inflammation in the body. Find out when it may be done and what your results mean.

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.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding can lead to vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. GI bleeding can be serious and may need emergency treatment.

Causes of diarrhoea

Read more about what can cause diarrhoea. Various acute infections as well as long-term health conditions, bowel disease and even medical treatments.

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea in adults may last a just few days, or it might be a symptom of something more serious. Learn about the causes and treatments for diarrhoea.

Bowel obstruction

Bowel obstruction can cause serious health problems. If you have a bowel obstruction, you will usually need immediate treatment in hospital.

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.

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Bowel cancer is a common cancer, and early detection can increase the chance of successful treatment. Taking simple steps can help reduce your risk.

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Search results for: "colitis"

Life stage

Ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Proctitis

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Flatulence

Bloating

Low FODMAP diets

Crohn's disease

Erythema nodosum

Colostomy

Living with a stoma

Bowel infections

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Sacroiliitis

Rectal bleeding

Blood in stool

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

Coeliac disease

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Causes of diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Bowel obstruction

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Life stage

Ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Proctitis

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Flatulence

Bloating

Low FODMAP diets

Crohn's disease

Erythema nodosum

Colostomy

Living with a stoma

Bowel infections

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Sacroiliitis

Rectal bleeding

Blood in stool

C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test

Coeliac disease

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Causes of diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Bowel obstruction

Diarrhoea in children

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

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