20 guides
Digestive
Stomach, bowel, liver, gallbladder, reflux, and gut health guides.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine on the lower right side of the abdomen. It.
DigestiveCeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers an immune reaction that damages the.
DigestiveColon cancer
Colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer is cancer of the large intestine. Most begin as small, non-cancerous polyps that grow on the inner lining of the colon.
DigestiveConstipation
Constipation means having fewer bowel movements than usual, typically less than 3 per week, with stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to pass. It is.
DigestiveDiarrhea
Diarrhoea is defined as passing loose or liquid stools three or more times in 24 hours. Most cases are short-lived, caused by infection, and resolve.
DigestiveDiverticulitis
Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches (diverticula) that can form in the wall of the colon become inflamed or infected. Most people with diverticula.
DigestiveFood poisoning
Food poisoning results from eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or their toxins. It typically causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and.
DigestiveGallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder. Most are made of cholesterol. Many people have gallstones without.
DigestiveGERD
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also spelled GORD in the UK) is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back up into the oesophagus, causing.
DigestiveGut microbiome imbalance
The gut microbiome is the vast community of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in the digestive tract. A healthy, diverse microbiome.
DigestiveHemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids (piles) are swollen and enlarged veins inside the anal canal (internal) or around the outside of the anus (external). They are extremely.
DigestiveHepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by viral infection (hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E). It can also result from alcohol, medications.
DigestiveHernia
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The most common types.
DigestiveHiccups
Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, immediately followed by sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic sound. Most bouts.
DigestiveIBD
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term covering two chronic conditions: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both cause persistent inflammation of the.
DigestiveIBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gut disorder causing recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort linked to bowel habit changes, without structural or.
DigestiveLactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to fully digest lactose, the main sugar in milk and dairy products, because of insufficient lactase enzyme production.
DigestivePancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Acute pancreatitis comes on suddenly and usually resolves with treatment, though severe cases can be.
DigestiveStomach flu
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. Despite the name, it is not related to influenza. It.
DigestiveUlcer
Peptic ulcers are sores on the inner lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). They develop when.