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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your digestive and immune systems. They’re naturally found in food or taken as supplements.

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.

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.

Gluten-free diet

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

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.

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 infections

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

Persistent pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain is pain below your belly button that lasts for 6 months or more. Read on for common causes and pain management tools.

Painful sex for women

Experiencing pain or discomfort during vaginal sex is fairly common. Learn about some health conditions that can cause pain during intercourse.

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.

Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by the parasite cryptosporidium. Find out more about the symptoms of crypto and when to see a doctor.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.

Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea)

Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common, especially among young females. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of painful periods.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Complex PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have been through prolonged and repeated trauma, particularly in childhood.

Lactose intolerance

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

Nervous breakdown

Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.

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.

Constipation

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

Long COVID

Long COVID is the name given to the ongoing symptoms that you may get after having COVID-19. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatment.

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Search results for: "irritable bowel syndrome"

Life stage

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Low FODMAP diets

Bloating

Flatulence

Causes of diarrhoea

Probiotics

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Gluten-free diet

Diarrhoea

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Bowel infections

Persistent pelvic pain

Painful sex for women

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Cryptosporidiosis

Fibromyalgia

Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea)

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Lactose intolerance

Nervous breakdown

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Long COVID

Life stage

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Low FODMAP diets

Bloating

Flatulence

Causes of diarrhoea

Probiotics

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Gluten-free diet

Diarrhoea

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Bowel infections

Persistent pelvic pain

Painful sex for women

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Cryptosporidiosis

Fibromyalgia

Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea)

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Lactose intolerance

Nervous breakdown

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Long COVID

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