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11 Million UK Workdays Lost to Tummy Troubles
With 11 million workdays lost each year in the UK to tummy troubles, researchers are on the hunt to identify the bacterial and viral offenders....
A Healthy Tummy for a Healthy Weight
Taking simple but effective steps to promote a healthy tummy can also help you to maintain a healthy weight....
A Healthy Tummy on a Low Budget
Even if you are challenged with a low budget, you can still choose foods that keep your tummy healthy....
Acid Reflux Disease
Acid reflux disease affects the oesophagus and can become serious if not treated early....
All You Need To Know About Constipation
This article looks at constipation and the causes of the problem, and also seeks to offer some advice on how to best deal with the condition....
Antibiotics and Your Tummy
Recent case studies show that antibiotics not only reduce populations of beneficial gut bacteria, but that it can take months for the body to recover....
Appendicitis
The main symptom of appendicitis is abdominal pain, however, this symptom can be mistaken for other abdominal conditions....
Best Natural Tummy Treatments for Kids
Many over-the-counter remedies work well for upset tummies in children. But sometimes trying a natural one first can help without the side-effects common to medicines....
Best Ways to Treat the Stomach Flu
The stomach flu affects most people at some point in time. Find out the best ways to treat a stomach flu and get back to your healthy self....
Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is a serious disease that accounts for the second most cancer deaths each year....
Broccoli to Fight Tummy Problems
Broccoli and other fibre-rich foods could help to keep a tummy healthy while reducing symptoms of some digestive conditions in those who suffer from them....
Childbirth and Bowel Effects
Childbirth is linked to bowel problems, both immediately after childbirth and during the middle-age years....
Cholesterol and Your Digestive System
This article looks at the links between cholesterol and your digestive system...
Colitis
Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disorder that results in frequent diarrhoea and certain other stomach symptoms....
Controlling Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diet
With a few simple changes and the addition of better food choices you can control your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms through diet....
Controlling Stomach Pain with Diet
Controlling stomach pain with diet changes is easy once you can recognize the most common food triggers....
Controversial Cannabis Heals Bowels
Treating irritable bowel disease (IBD) is a challenge but new research into cannabis suggests we can perhaps find an effective way to treat the condition....
Coping with Chronic Stomach Pain
With a few simple techniques you can take control of your chronic stomach pain and start enjoying daily life....
Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be difficult to live with, even on the best of days. However, by utilising a few coping techniques you can learn control the disorder instead of letting it control you....
Coping With Period Pains
Period pain is something many women suffer from - here we examine what causes it and what steps can be taken to treat the problem head on....
Creating a Stomach-friendly Coffee
For many people, coffee causes heartburn and an upset tummy. But we may now have the knowledge to make a really effective stomach-friendly version....
Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease disorder that affects the small intestines....
Dairy Products and Stomach Pain
Many dairy products can cause stomach pain in individuals who are intolerant to lactose....
Dangers of Stomach Acidity Medications
Stomach acidity medications are a common medication used by many people, but they can cause worrisome side-effects....
Diagnosing Abdominal Illness
Diagnosing abdominal illness involves a medical history, tests and possibly surgery to help you get the right treatment....
Diagnosing Food Allergies
There are many steps to diagnosing food allergies. The most common tests are elimination diets, skin prick tests, and blood tests....
Digestion and Super Foods
Some foods are known to benefit digestion or are considered 'safe' foods to consume when you have an upset tummy. Try digestive super foods to improve your health....
Digestive Disorders
There are many types of digestive disorders that can cause stomach pain. Knowing the symptoms can help you decide if you need medical treatment....
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is an infection of the diverticulum in the colon. This infection results in abdominal pain and can lead to further complications....
Drug Resistant Bacteria and Ulcers
Drug resistant bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori are a threat to people who are susceptible to stomach ulcers....
Endometritis
Endometritis is the inflammation of the lining of the uterus. There are two main types of endometritis that you need to be aware of: chronic and acute....
Everyday Medications and Your Tummy
Everyday medications such as pain relievers can wreck havoc on your tummy but there are ways to minimise this occurring as well as protect your tummy....
Exercise and IBS
A new study shows that regular exercise can help reduce the symptoms of IBS....
Exercise: One Way to Better Digestion
Exercise has many benefits to digestion and overall well being but best of all, it's a simple way to help prevent many health conditions of the gut....
Extreme Diets and Stomach Pain
Extreme diets, such as those with very low calorie plans or those that omit one or more food groups, can cause unwanted stomach pain and lead to serious problems with your overall health....
Fast Foods and Your Tummy
Eating fast foods can leave your tummy bloated and upset. Try some of the tips to ease discomfort while also making healthier fast food choices....
Fecal Peritonitis - What is this?
Fecal peritonitis is a medical condition that affects the peritoneal cavity....
Flatulence
Flatulence is a normal result of the digestive process but its occurrence is often unwanted and embarrassing....
Food Additives and Tummy Health
Food additives can both trigger digestive problems and help to ease them, depending on your individual body and health....
Food Allergies
Food allergies and food intolerances are often thought of as the same condition. However, food allergies produce more serious symptoms, and in some cases can even lead to death....
Functional Stomach Disorder, is this Really the Problem?
Functional stomach disorder is a medical condition that refers to the stomach's inability to digest food in the most effective manner....
Gall Stones
Gall stones are hardened pieces of bile that can block organ function in the body....
Gastric Condoms for Weight Loss
Losing weight is far from easy for most people, which is why finding ways to support weight loss is an important part of research today. A new gastric condom could be helpful in treating obesity....
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the digestive tract. Luckily most cases of this condition can be treated at home....
Gut Microbes and Your Weight
Gut microbes found in babies can influence whether they grow up to be overweight or obese children and adults....
Hernias
Hernias occur when a weakening of muscle allows the protrusion of internal organ into another body cavity....
How Cauda Equina Syndrome Affects the Stomach
This article looks at how the condition Cauda Equina affects the stomach, the bowel and the bladder and looks at how it can be combatted....
How Emotional Health Affects Digestion
If you don't take care of your emotional health, your digestion and eating habits can ultimately suffer....
How Food Labels Can Be Wrong
If you are relying on food labels to maintain good health, you should know that they aren't as accurate as you might think....
How Long Before a Gluten Free Diet Helps?
If you have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease, it can take some time on a gluten-free diet before your symptoms subside. Don't despair and stick with it!...
How Much Do You Know About Fibre?
Find out how much you know about fibre and whether you're getting enough of it each day....
How Stomach Stapling Works
Stomach stapling is a major surgery that is a last resort for treating obesity. It carries risks but can also help shed excess weight and reduce the chances of developing obesity-related diseases....
How Sweeteners Affect Weight
While many people use sweeteners for weight loss, new research suggests that the opposite effect may be true....
How Vegetarianism Affects Digestion
Vegetarians can be healthy ones or have a poor diet. But some of the benefits of vegetarianism can mean that choosing to eat like a vegetarian once in a while is good for digestion....
How Your Digestive System Works
Understanding how your digestive system works can help you make better dietary choices and teach you about any digestive health condition you might have....
How Your Gut Can Battle Fat
While many of us feel that are guts are working against us, there are ways that your gut can actually battle fat....
How Your Job Can Hurt Your Tummy
Workplace stress can lead to significant problems with your GI tract. Learn how to reduce stress and cope when it occurs....
Improving Digestion With Functional Foods
Better digestion can be helped by choosing functional foods. Just make sure that you don't rely on these foods for nutrition that comes from a well balanced diet....
Infections and Bugs
Certain infections and stomach bugs can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and vomiting. When the cause is viral there are many things you can do at home to relieve the symptoms....
Intestinal Parasites
This article looks at the most common Intestinal Parasites and their causes and also aims to offer helpful tips on how to reduce the risk of ailments caused by these intestinal creatures....
Leaky Gut Syndrome
This article details the causes and symptoms of Leaky Gut Syndrome and also what steps a sufferer can take to reduce - if not prevent - the condition from occuring....
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual cramps, a symptom associated with monthly menstruation, are the occurrence of pain in the abdominal, pelvic, or lower back area of the body....
MMR Vaccine Scandal and Bowel Problems
The MMR vaccine was linked to bowel problems but has since been shown to have no link. Original research was considered flawed and it has resulted in major controversy....
Natural Remedies for a Sour Stomach
Choosing natural remedies for a sour stomach over prepared medications can save you money, help you avoid unwanted side effects, and help you feel better about what you put in your body....
Natural Remedies for Constipation
Treating constipation with natural remedies is easier on your digestive system and the solutions can be just as effective as any over-the-counter drugs....
Natural Remedies for Diarrhoea
Relief from the symptoms and pain of diarrhoea can be as close as your kitchen. These great natural remedies eliminate the condition quickly....
Natural Remedies for Digestive Disorders
Stop treating your digestive disorder with artificial chemicals and start getting better the natural way....
Natural Remedies for Flatulence
Flatulence can be an uncomfortable, and embarrassing problem. Luckily the path to relief can start in your kitchen with some easy and natural remedies....
Natural Remedies for Heartburn and Indigestion
Eliminating the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion is simple once you know the secrets of natural remedies....
New Treatments for Bowel Cancer
New research into stem cells from mice has yielded clues about how bowel cancer begins, which can hopefully lead to new ways to prevent and treat the disease....
Nicotine and your Stomach
This article looks at the implications of smoking and how it can affect the stomach and surrounding organs such as the abdomen, intestines and bowels and also looks at how it can affect suffers of IBS...
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a disease that affects women, usually those who are over the age of 50. Although serious, the condition can be cured it caught in the early stages of development...
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis can be an acute or chronic condition that is characterised by the inflammation of the pancreas....
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a condition caused by the inflammation of the peritoneum. This condition can be life-threatening if left untreated....
Polycistic Ovaries
Polycistic Ovaries is a condition that affects the reproduction cycle. There is no cure for this disease, but treatment is readily available....
Pregnancy and Digestion
Pregnancy can upset your digestion but there are ways to improve your health and reduce the effects....
Prescription Medication and Your Stomach
This article looks at the usage of prescription medication and the side effects which accompany them; more importantly what side effects affect the stomach and surrounding organs...
Red Meat and Your Stomach
This article looks at the effects too much red meat can have on your body and looks at why in which the meat can be substituted for other meats and fish....
Reduce Your Alcohol Intake
This article looks at reducing your alcohol intake and your stress levels in order to try and alleviate problems with your liver, kidneys and other organs...
Rising Incidence of Stomach Cancer
While stomach cancer is declining in most groups, in one particular group it is rising at an alarming rate. Find out if you are part of this group and what researchers hope to accomplish....
Safeguarding Against Bacteria While in Hospital
Hosptials were traditionally thought of as being clinically clean places but now there are many infections that stem from healthcare institutions so we need to try and protect ourselves....
Stomach Bloating And Gas
Find out the causes of stomach bloating and what can be done to prevent it, or at least reduce the risk of a person suffering from it....
Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer most often affects the inner lining of the stomach. While the disease is very serious it can be cured or controlled with the proper treatment....
Stomach Hormones and Appetite
Feeling hungry or full is important to keeping your weight at a healthy, normal level. Find out which hormones play a role....
Stress and Acid Reflux Disease
By reducing the stress in your life you can help ease your symptoms of acid reflux disease....
Stress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and stress often go hand in hand. By learning how to control the stress you experience you can get better control over your IBS symptoms....
Stress and Ulcers
Chronic stress can lead to an increase in ulser severity. Avoid unnecessary pain by controlling your stress levels each day....
Stress and Your Digestive System
This article looks at the affect stress has on the digestive system and aims to offer practical advice on how to reduce the problem...
Sugar, Digestion and Weight Gain
Be careful with your sugar intake, as it can play a role in your ability to lose weight and reach your health goals....
Symptoms of Acid Reflux
The most common symptom associated with Acid Reflux Disease is severe heartburn....
Symptoms of Appendicitis
Appendicitis is characterised by a general pain in the abdomen that worsens as the infection and inflammation in the area increases....
Symptoms Of Crohn's Disease
The three most common symptoms of Crohn's Disease are diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal pain....
Symptoms of Endometritis
The four most common symptoms of endometritis are increased vaginal discharge, a foul smell to vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, and fever....
Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
The common symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually not serious, however if dehydration develops medical attention may be necessary....
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Common symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include diarrhoea and abdominal pain. However, the exact symptoms may vary from individual to individual....
Symptoms of Pancreatitis
Severe abdominal pain is the most common symptom of acute and chronic pancreatitis....
Symptoms Of Peptic Ulcers
The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is a burning sensation or pain in the abdomen....
Symptoms of Stomach Migraines
Stomach migraines are characterised by the same symptoms as head migraines, only they do not include any pain or aches of the head....
Teething and Upset Tummy Problems
Teething in itself doesn't cause an upset tummy but the two can go hand-in-hand. Learn how to relieve teething pain and help your baby's upset tummy too....
The Causes Of Diarrhoea
This article deals with the causes of Diarrhoea and aims to offer helpful advice on how to reduce and prevent the problem from occurring....
The Effect of Positive Bacteria on Your Stomach
Probiotics are good for the intestines and stomach; our tips show you how to achieve a natural bacterial balance...
The Effect of Wheat on the Stomach
This article looks at Wheat and the effects it can have on the stomach especially if the individual has an intolerance to products containing wheat...
The Problem With Fats And Your Stomach
This article looks at how the intake of too much fat can cause problems for the stomach and the digestive system...
The Risks of Laxative Abuse
Laxative abuse has become rampant in Britain, primarily used by women who want to control their weight. However, not only do laxatives fail to help you lose weight, but they can be dangerous as well....
Tips for Keeping Kids' Tummies Healthy
Follow these valuable tips for keeping your kids' tummies healthy and happy....
Too Much Caffeine and Your Stomach
This article looks at caffeine and the effects it can have on the stomach as well as the mouth and the body as a whole....
Travelling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Travelling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome does not have to impossible. A little preplanning and vacation savvy can help you make your vacation the one of your dreams....
Treatment for Appendicitis
An appendectomy- the surgical removal of the appendix- is the most common treatment for appendicitis....
Treatment for Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease is a treatable, yet incurable, inflammatory bowel condition....
Treatment for Endometritis
Endometritis is commonly treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics....
Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many different types of treatment available for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Your doctor can help you choose the plan that is right for your symptoms and lifestyle....
Treatment for Pancreatitis
Pain management is a key focus in pancreatitis treatment....
Treatment for Peptic Ulcers
Effective medical treatment for peptic ulcers is dependent on the cause of the ulcer and lifestyle of the patient....
Treatment for Stomach Migraines
Treatment for stomach migraines usually aims at stopping the cycle of vomiting....
Treatment of Gastroenteritis
Treatment for gastroenteritis is usually based on maintaining an adequate body fluid level....
Tumours in the Stomach
Radiation, chemotherapy, biological therapy, and surgery are the four most common stomach tumour treatment options....
What Are Digestive Genes?
New research suggests that genes may be more important than we though in digestion....
What are Peptic Ulcers?
Peptic ulcers are open sores found in the digestive system. Without proper treatment these ulcers can be painful and difficult to cope with....
What is an Endoscopy?
An endoscopy is an important diagnostic procedure that your doctor might use to find out more about your health, which helps you get the best treatment plan possible....
What is Causing This Pain Under the Ribcage?
Pain under the rib cage has a number of causes and should be investigated by a doctor....
What is Flatulence?
Flatulence can be an embarrassing problem, but these natural remedies can help....
What is Gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is the medical term used to describe any inflammation or irritation of the digestive tract....
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic disorder of the intestines that affects one out of every five adults....
What is Thickening of the Bowel?
If you have a digestive tract disorder, such as colitis or Crohn's disease, you may be susceptible to bowel wall thickening....
What You Don't Know About Food Poisoning
What you don't know about food poisoning can be harmful to your health. Find out how you can minimise the chances of you or your family suffering from food poisoning....
Your Five a Day Quota and The Effect On Your Stomach
Looking at the importance of the five a day quota and what affect too much fruit and veg can have on your digestive system...