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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.

Malabsorption syndromes

Malabsorption syndrome refers to several disorders that affect someone’s ability to absorb nutrients from their food.

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Gastrointestinal illnesses are very common. Some may last for only a day or two; others are long term. Learn here about their causes, symptoms and treatments.

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.

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.

Giardiasis (giardia)

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine with the parasite giardia. Learn about cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of giardiasis.

Colon resection for colon cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of colon cancer.

Surgery for rectal cancer

Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of rectal cancer.

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare condition affecting the oesophagus, hindering food passage. There is no cure, but there are treatments to ease the symptoms.

Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers occur in the lining of your stomach. Be aware of the symptoms and get diagnosed early to treat ulcers and prevent complications.

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Achalasia is not life-threatening but the symptoms can be disabling. A Heller’s cardiomyotomy is a dependable way to help you to swallow more easily for a long time.

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.

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.

Cholera

Cholera is an illness that gives you severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It’s mostly found in parts of the world with poor water and sanitation.

Rotavirus infection

Rotavirus is a viral illness that can cause severe diarrhoea. Learn more about the cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment for rotavirus.

Gluten-free diet

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

Laxatives

Laxatives are medicines used to treat constipation, which is when you have trouble passing stools (poo).

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.

Bowel infections

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

Appendicitis

Learn about appendicitis, inflammation of the appendix, including possible causes, common symptoms and the main treatment options.

Shigella (bowel infection)

Shigella infection is an infection of the gut that usually causes diarrhoea. You can become infected through contaminated food or water.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.

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.

Constipation in children

Constipation in kids is quite common and isn't usually caused by something serious. Here's how to help your child when they're constipated.

Hemicolectomy

A hemicolectomy is an operation where a section of your large intestine is removed. It is usually done to treat a condition such as bowel cancer.

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Diverticular disease, including diverticulitis, is linked to a low-fibre diet. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment for diverticular disease.

Duodenal ulcer

Duodenal ulcers are a common cause of abdominal pain, but they can be treated. Learn what causes duodenal ulcers and how best to deal with them.

Dermatitis herpetiformis

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

Surgery for diverticular disease

Diverticular disease of the colon can cause pain and other serious problems. Surgery to remove the affected part of your bowel should prevent your symptoms from coming back.

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Search results for: "inflammatory bowel disease"

Life stage

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Malabsorption syndromes

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Crohn's disease

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Giardiasis (giardia)

Colon resection for colon cancer

Surgery for rectal cancer

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Achalasia

Stomach ulcers

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Low FODMAP diets

Cholera

Rotavirus infection

Gluten-free diet

Laxatives

Flatulence

Bowel infections

Appendicitis

Shigella (bowel infection)

Lynch syndrome

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Constipation in children

Hemicolectomy

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Duodenal ulcer

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Surgery for diverticular disease

Life stage

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Malabsorption syndromes

Gastrointestinal illnesses

Crohn's disease

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Giardiasis (giardia)

Colon resection for colon cancer

Surgery for rectal cancer

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Achalasia

Stomach ulcers

Laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy

Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease

Low FODMAP diets

Cholera

Rotavirus infection

Gluten-free diet

Laxatives

Flatulence

Bowel infections

Appendicitis

Shigella (bowel infection)

Lynch syndrome

Autoimmune diseases — an overview

Constipation in children

Hemicolectomy

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Duodenal ulcer

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Surgery for diverticular disease

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