Coeliac disease is a condition caused by an abnormal immune response, or sensitivity, to a dietary protein known as gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley.
Gastrointestinal Health
Taking fish oil boosts the effect of antidepressant medicines
Omega-3 fish oil, rich in EPA, improves treatment with antidepressant medicines in people with clinical depression.
Irritable bowel syndrome: causes, symptoms and treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea and/or constipation.
5 Signs you may be lactose intolerant
Lactose intolerance is due to not having enough of the enzyme lactase to digest the sugars, such as lactose, in milk. Find out if you have symptoms or signs.
What your doctor wants you to know about norovirus
Norovirus (winter vomiting bug) is a highly infectious virus, known for causing outbreaks in winter and on cruise ships. Find out what you need to know.
Stomach and duodenum
The stomach is a muscular pouch that stores food and breaks it down. The duodenum receives the semi-digested food from the stomach.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The main symptom is pain in the upper abdomen that feels as if it goes through to your back.
Flatulence
Flatulence, or wind, is an excess of gas in the stomach and intestines. It is normal for gas to be passed as flatus 14-23 times a day, depending on diet.
Indigestion
Indigestion is a symptom involving pain in the stomach and sometimes heartburn or reflux, which may result from several medical conditions.
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia is a condition that causes malformations of the small blood vessels in multiple areas throughout the body.
