Do you need your appendix?
Researchers look at whether we need our appendix or is it just an unimportant little blind alley in the bowel to be thrown in the bucket when you develop appendicitis?
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Diarrhoea
Many cases of diarrhoea don’t need specific treatment, but it’s important in any case of diarrhoea to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis B
Hepatitis B infection can be either acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-term). Chronic hepatitis B can lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis.
Gastrointestinal HealthCrohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes symptoms such as diarrhoea and cramping abdominal pain. While there is currently no cure, there are treatments available.
Gastrointestinal HealthConstipation: treatment options
Find out the treatment options for constipation. What's suitable for you will depend on the cause, severity and duration of your constipation.
Gastrointestinal HealthChronic hepatitis B infection
Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in cirrhosis and liver cancer. Find out about the risk factors and treatment for chronic hepatitis B.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis C antibodies and antibody testing
Hep C antibody tests are used to see if a person has ever developed hep c antibodies - whether they have ever been infected with hepatitis C at any point.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis C and sexual transmission
Hepatitis C, also known as Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. It is not classified as an STI.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis C: an Australian snapshot
Find out about all about hepatitis C, including how many Australians have hep C, how you catch it, treatment and the long-term effects of infection.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis A, B and C: an overview
Compare the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Gastrointestinal HealthLow FODMAP diet relieves IBS symptoms
Low-FODMAP diets reduce symptom severity scores, abdominal pain, bloating and overall symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to an Australian meta-analysis.
Gastrointestinal Health Latest Health NewsHaemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are enlarged, congested veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus. About 50 per cent of adults have had them by the time they turn 50.
Gastrointestinal HealthPeople with coeliac disease can't always trust store-bought food
Food stores are serving up gluten in their foods even when it’s advertised as gluten-free - and in some cases, they don’t understand the difference.
Gastrointestinal Health Latest Health NewsConstipation: causes and symptoms
What is constipation? Find out about symptoms, causes, risk factors and diagnosis. Plus, when you should seek medical advice.
Gastrointestinal Health SymptomsLiver
View this diagram of the liver and find out more about the functions of your liver.
Gastrointestinal HealthInflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
There are 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Gastrointestinal HealthPeptic ulcers: treatment
Treatment for peptic ulcers depends on the cause, and may include medicines to reduce stomach acid, antibiotics, and lifestyle changes. Treatment can heal peptic ulcers and stop them from coming back
Gastrointestinal HealthPeptic ulcers: what are the symptoms?
Symptoms of peptic ulcers vary from person to person and with the ulcer's location. You may have burning or gnawing abdominal pain that's worse at night.
Gastrointestinal Health SymptomsPeptic ulcers: what causes them?
Most peptic ulcers are caused by either infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori or regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), including aspirin.
Gastrointestinal HealthHepatitis: an overview
Hepatitis can cause permanent and life-threatening damage to the liver. Hepatitis A, B and C are caused by viruses.
Gastrointestinal HealthPancreas and insulin: An Overview
Your pancreas has 2 functions: producing digestive enzymes; and producing the hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
Gastrointestinal HealthGallstones: symptoms
The most common symptom of gallstones is recurrent attacks of pain in the upper abdomen or the back, known as biliary colic.
Gastrointestinal Health SymptomsHepatitis B: information for travellers
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver, causing anorexia, nausea, joint pain and jaundice in the acute (initial) phase.
Gastrointestinal HealthGallstones: complications
Complications relating to gallstones include: inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), bile duct (cholangitis), and pancreas (biliary pancreatitis); and obstruction of the intestine (gallstone ileus).
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