Bowel infections
Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.
Malabsorption syndromes
Malabsorption syndrome refers to several disorders that affect someone’s ability to absorb nutrients from their food. Learn more about common disorders below.
Coeliac disease
People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Learn how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Find out what causes Crohn’s disease, and about the symptoms and treatment.
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects many body organs, including lungs and digestive system. Learn about CF symptoms and treatments.
Giardiasis (giardia)
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine with the parasite giardia. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of giardiasis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain and change in bowel habits can impact your quality of life. Learn how to manage your symptoms.
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about testing, symptoms and treatment for lactose intolerance.
Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis appears as sudden, severe upper abdominal (tummy) pain, that may spread to your back. Read about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Read all about the symptoms of UC, when to see your doctor and types of treatments.
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