Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which the normal rhythmic movement of your gut (bowel) is disturbed – this can lead to abdominal pain, bloating and excessive gas.
diarrhoea
Travellers’ diarrhoea
Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of travellers’ diarrhoea. High-risk regions for an attack include the majority of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America.
Gilbert syndrome
Gilbert syndrome is a mild condition in which there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood. You may at times develop mild jaundice, with slight yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
Hepatitis C infection
People infected with hepatitis C virus can develop chronic (ongoing) infection. Treatment with antivirals can cure hepatitis C and prevent the complications of chronic infection.
Liver cancer
Liver cancer can start within the liver (called primary liver cancer) or come from other parts of the body and spread to the liver (called secondary liver cancer, or liver metastases).
How your food is digested
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs such as the stomach and small intestine. Digestion starts in the mouth with the production of enzymes.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is one of 2 major types of inflammatory bowel disease — a condition which causes the bowel (colon) to become inflamed. It affects people of all ages, but usually starts between 15 and 30 years.
Heartburn treatments
Treatment for heartburn will depend on how often your heartburn occurs and how much it impacts on your life. Treatments include antacids, medicines or surgery, as well as self-help measures.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
Heartburn is the most noticeable of several symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Gastro-oesophageal reflux: treatment
Find out about treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR). The right treatment for you will depend on how often you have reflux symptoms as well as the severity of your symptoms.
