Bowel problems are a common side-effect from cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Through various studies, probiotic supplements appear to have a favourable benefit in reducing these side effects.
Gastrointestinal Health
Cryptosporidium infection
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines and cause gastroenteritis symptoms such as watery diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
Can probiotics ease an irritable bowel?
Probiotics are a common supplement taken by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) however new research suggests probiotics may not be provide the relief sufferers of IBS are seeking.
Salmonella poisoning
Salmonella poisoning is food poisoning caused by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. It usually causes sudden fever, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Bowel cancer: self-care
For most people, the cancer experience doesn’t end on the last day of treatment. Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges
Diet changes to help an irritable bowel
Swedish researchers looked at people who met the criteria for irritable bowel syndrome, to test a low FODMAP diet against traditional management advice for IBS. This is what they found.
Gallstones
The most common symptom of gallstones is recurrent attacks of pain in the upper abdomen or the back, known as biliary colic.
Indigestion and heartburn
Indigestion is pain or discomfort after eating. Heartburn is a common feature of indigestion. Find out what products are available for indigestion and heartburn.
Do you need your appendix?
Researchers look at whether we need our appendix or is it just an unimportant little blind alley in the bowel to be thrown in the bucket when you develop appendicitis?
Diarrhoea
Many cases of diarrhoea don’t need specific treatment, but it’s important in any case of diarrhoea to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids.
