Compare the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
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Low FODMAP diet relieves IBS symptoms
Low-FODMAP diets reduce symptom severity scores, abdominal pain, bloating and overall symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to an Australian meta-analysis.
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are enlarged, congested veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus. About 50 per cent of adults have had them by the time they turn 50.
People with coeliac disease can’t always trust store-bought food
For people living with coeliac disease, even small amounts of gluten can damage their intestine and cause inflammation – triggering side effects.
Constipation: causes and symptoms
What is constipation? Find out about symptoms, causes, risk factors and diagnosis. Plus, when you should seek medical advice.
Liver
View this diagram of the liver and find out more about the functions of your liver.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
There are 2 forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Peptic ulcers: treatment
Treatment for peptic ulcers depends on the cause, and may include medicines to reduce stomach acid, antibiotics, and lifestyle changes. Treatment can heal peptic ulcers and stop them from coming back
Peptic ulcers: what are the symptoms?
Symptoms of peptic ulcers vary from person to person and with the ulcer’s location. You may have burning or gnawing abdominal pain that's worse at night.
Peptic ulcers: what causes them?
Most peptic ulcers are caused by either infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori or regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), including aspirin.
