Haemorrhoid symptoms and treatment
Haemorrhoid symptoms and treatment Haemorrhoids or Piles are generally an embarrassing subject especially here in the UK. However, up to 80% of the population suffer at some point or another…
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Heartburn and Indigestion symptoms and how to treat
Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen Heartburn: Burning pain behind breastbone (sternum) Reflux (GORD): Acid reflux from stomach irritating oesophagus. Stomach acid can also cause burning sensation…
Gastric ulcers
0.3% of UK adults suffer with a gastric ulcer. Peptic ulcers can be found in the stomach or the duodenum. They are caused by the stomach lining being damaged and…
Guidance for Gallstones
Gallbladder and Gallstones The gallbladder is tucked just under the liver and stores bile which is produced by the liver. Bile ducts carry the bile to the intestine where it…
Constipation in Children
Children’s constipation and other bowel issues As soon as you become a parent, you seem to spend an awful lot of time discussing your child’s bodily functions! Especially wee and…
Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Symptoms
Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Symptoms Crohn’s Disease and Colitis are two chronic auto-immune diseases that affect the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. They share similar symptoms as described separately below. Crohn’s disease;…