Sand has more than ten times the levels of bacteria than the nearby water, adding yet another hazard to a day at the beach.
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Colon polyps (bowel polyps)
Colon (bowel) polyps are small growths of tissue from the wall of the large bowel or colon. Polyps usually don't cause symptoms, but are normally removed so they don't cause cancer.
Oesophageal cancer: what is it?
Find out about oesophageal cancer, including risk factors, causes and symptoms of this disease.
Bowel cancer treatments
There are different types of treatment for bowel cancer depending on what stage the cancer is, that is the type and size of the cancer and whether it has begun to spread.
Bowel cancer prevention
Find out about steps you can take to help avoid bowel cancer, or at least catch it early on when cure is still possible.
Bowel cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis of bowel cancer usually starts with an examination and tests.
Food poisoning
Food poisoning: causes, symptoms and tips on how to prevent it.
Barrett’s oesophagus
Barrett's oesophagus affects some people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Having Barrett's oesophagus increases your risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
Irritable bowel syndrome: what you need to know
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which the normal rhythmic movement of your gut (bowel) is disturbed – this can lead to abdominal pain, bloating and excessive gas.
Gilbert syndrome
Gilbert syndrome is a mild condition in which there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood. You may at times develop mild jaundice, with slight yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
