The place for easily readable info on problems of the digestive system.
We discuss gastro symptoms and conditions such as Anaemia, Irritable Bowel, Coeliac, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Polyps, Bowel Cancer, to name a few... all in a no-nonsense way, avoiding the jargon where possible so you get the answers you need.
What's your symptom?
This term covers heartburn (a central chest discomfort) and upper abdominal discomfort or pain. Possible causes include reflux, ulcers and functional dyspepsia - even sometimes irritable bowel syndrome...
Common questions
Is proctitis different from colitis?
Do I need to have a gluten-free diet if I have no gut symptoms?
Does aloe vera juice have a role in managing irritable bowel syndrome?
Do I have coeliac disease if my symptoms improve with wheat exclusion?
What is the appropriate treatment for an acute flare of ulcerative colitis?
The Digestive System
- Esophagus
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Large Intestine
- Rectum
- Liver
- Stomach
- Small Intestines
- Appendix
- Anus