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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)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the colon and while it’s not dangerous, the symptoms can be uncomfortable. Learn how to manage the symptoms here.

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet reduces or removes certain foods to cut down on specific sugar types and avoid tummy pain and discomfort. Learn more about FODMAPs 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.

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.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain in the muscles and bones.

Underlying causes of diarrhoea

Diarrhoea has many causes, including both acute and long-term health conditions; bowel disease; viruses, bacteria and parasites; and even medical treatments.

Giardia (giardiasis)

Giardia is an infection of the bowel and gut, particularly the small intestine. Learn more about the cause and symptoms of giardia as well as prevention tips.

Painful sex for women

Experiencing pain or discomfort during sex is fairly common, but in some cases there is an underlying cause.

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Diverticular disease, including diverticulitis, is linked to a low-fibre diet and more common as people age. Here's how to treat the symptoms.

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea may last for just a few days, or it might indicate something more serious. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for diarrhoea.

Constipation

Constipation is difficulty passing stools. It is very common, affecting both children and adults. Learn how to help prevent and treat constipation.

Bloating

Bloating – feeling that you have a swollen tummy – is common, but if you feel bloated regularly, you should see your doctor. Learn more about the causes here.

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

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

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain, stomach cramps or sharp gut pain can have many causes. Learn about them and their treatment as well as when to see a doctor.

Abdominal pain in children

Abdominal pain in children has many causes. Most episodes of pain are not serious, but it is important to know when to take your child to the doctor.

Bowel infections

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

Lactose intolerance

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

Incontinence – an overview

Incontinence can be treated, managed and even cured. Rather than be embarrassed about it, just talk to your doctor. Find out more here.

Faecal incontinence

Faecal incontinence is when you experience leakage from the bowel due to poor bowel control. Up to 1 in 20 people have this condition, but there are treatments available.

More than 5 million Aussies have incontinence

Incontinence is very common, and affects people of all ages and genders. Find out if you might be incontinent, and try these useful tips to curb leakage.

Gluten-free diet

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

Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful swelling and redness inside the digestive tract.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a bowel disease that causes inflammation and redness in the digestive tract. There is no cure, but treatment can help.

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

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

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Search results for: "irritable bowel syndrome"

Life stage

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Low FODMAP diets

Flatulence

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Fibromyalgia

Underlying causes of diarrhoea

Giardia (giardiasis)

Painful sex for women

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Diarrhoea

Constipation

Bloating

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain in children

Bowel infections

Lactose intolerance

Incontinence – an overview

Faecal incontinence

More than 5 million Aussies have incontinence

Gluten-free diet

Crohn's disease

Ulcerative colitis

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Life stage

Irritable bowel syndrome infographic

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Low FODMAP diets

Flatulence

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Fibromyalgia

Underlying causes of diarrhoea

Giardia (giardiasis)

Painful sex for women

Diverticular disease - diverticulitis and diverticulosis

Diarrhoea

Constipation

Bloating

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain in children

Bowel infections

Lactose intolerance

Incontinence – an overview

Faecal incontinence

More than 5 million Aussies have incontinence

Gluten-free diet

Crohn's disease

Ulcerative colitis

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

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