Causes of Pain...
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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....
Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is a serious disease that accounts for the second most cancer deaths each year....
Colitis
Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disorder that results in frequent diarrhoea and certain other stomach symptoms....
Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease disorder that affects the small intestines....
Diagnosing Abdominal Illness
Diagnosing abdominal illness involves a medical history, tests and possibly surgery to help you get the right treatment....
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....
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....
Flatulence
Flatulence is a normal result of the digestive process but its occurrence is often unwanted and embarrassing....
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…...
Gall Stones
Gall stones are hardened pieces of bile that can block organ function in the body....
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the digestive tract. Luckily most cases of this condition can be treated at home....
Hernias
Hernias occur when a weakening of muscle allows the protrusion of internal organ into another body cavity....
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....
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…...
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…...
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....
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…...
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....
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…...
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...
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....
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...
Tumours in the Stomach
Radiation, chemotherapy, biological therapy, and surgery are the four most common stomach tumour treatment options....
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 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....