
Digestive health – articles and advice
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Read features on gut health, digestion and related conditions, with practical lifestyle tips. For reference information, see our Patient Information Leaflets on digestive health.
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The digestive system processes food - from the time it is first eaten until it is either absorbed by the body or passed out as poo.
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- Poo - what's normal?
- Che cos'è la crescita eccessiva di batteri nell'intestino tenue (SIBO)?
- Cosa potrebbe significare il sangue nelle feci
- Sneaky ways to eat more fibre
- Il sistema digestivo
- Cosa fa il pancreas?
- Cosa dice di te la tua cacca?
- Hiatus hernia treatment options
Dolore addominale
Stomach pain can range from harmless to serious. Discover common causes of abdominal discomfort and when to seek urgent medical attention.
Problemi anali e rettali
From piles to itching and bleeding, anal and rectal issues are more common than you think. Learn the causes and treatments that can provide relief.
Problemi intestinali
Bowel troubles like constipation, diarrhoea, or IBS can affect anyone. Learn the causes, treatment options, and how to keep your digestion on track.
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- Crohn's disease in children: How to support your child
- What is the best diet for Crohn's disease?
- What it's like to have an invisible disability
- How Crohn's disease can affect your sex life
- How to treat constipation and hard-to-pass stools
- Come trattare l'incontinenza intestinale
- Foglio dietetico per la celiachia
Diarrea
Everyone has it sometimes. Discover what causes diarrhoea, how to treat it at home, and when it could signal something more serious.
Gastroenterite
Gastro bugs can cause nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps. Learn about the causes, how to avoid dehydration, and when to seek medical advice.
Salute intestinale
A healthy gut supports digestion, boosts immunity, and influences mood-making it essential for overall health. Get practical tips and expert advice on gut health, from improving digestion to boosting your body’s natural defences.
- What is your gut microbiome?
- I migliori alimenti per la salute intestinale - e perché ne hai bisogno
- The 5 best probiotic foods for a healthy gut
- Il succo di aloe vera aiuta davvero la salute dell'intestino?
- What is the link between stroke recovery and gut health?
- How gut bacteria affect mood, focus and brain health
- Qual è il legame tra ansia e salute intestinale?
- Il legame tra la salute intestinale e la felicità
- Esiste un legame tra la salute intestinale e le emicranie?
- I bambini nati con taglio cesareo hanno batteri intestinali diversi rispetto a quelli nati per via vaginale
- Come il tuo intestino influisce sulla tua salute generale
Indigestione e bruciore di stomaco
That burning feeling after eating? Learn what causes indigestion and heartburn, how to manage symptoms, and when it might be time to see a doctor.
- Quando preoccuparsi per l'indigestione
- Is it really reflux? Why you might be mis-prescribed PPIs
- Acid reflux diet: foods to eat and avoid
- Come affrontare l'indigestione natalizia
- Why does your stomach rumble when you aren't hungry?
- Heartburn at night: how to improve sleep quality with heartburn
- How to get rid of indigestion
- Is it indigestion or something more serious?
- How to manage your heartburn at Christmas
- Come affrontare il bruciore di stomaco durante la gravidanza
- What to eat and avoid for heartburn
- What it means when you constantly need to burp
- È indigestione o un attacco di cuore?
Sindrome dell'intestino irritabile
IBS causes bloating, cramps, and bowel changes. Discover what triggers symptoms, lifestyle adjustments that can help, and available treatments to ease discomfort.
- AggiornatoWhich foods trigger irritable bowel syndrome?
- Qual è il legame tra IBS e ansia?
- What's the difference between IBS and IBD?
- IBS diet: foods to eat and avoid
- Probiotics for IBS: do they work?
- Hypnotherapy for IBS: the gut-brain axis
- Are the symptoms of IBS in men and women different?
- Come influisce la sindrome dell'intestino irritabile sulle persone al lavoro?
- How IBS affects sex, dating and relationships
Fegato e cistifellea
Your liver plays a vital role in filtering toxins and aiding digestion. Learn about common liver conditions, their symptoms, and how to keep your liver healthy.
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- Dieta per il fegato grasso: cibi da mangiare e da evitare
- How to look after your liver during freshers’ week
- Dieta per calcoli biliari: cibi da mangiare e da evitare
- Could it be gallstones?
- Come prendersi cura del fegato
- Si possono avere calcoli biliari quando si è giovani?
Epatite
- What you need to know about hepatitis
- Perché c'è stato un aumento dell'epatite nei bambini?
- Cos'è l'epatite autoimmune e in cosa si differenzia dalle altre forme?
- Qual è la differenza tra l'epatite A, B e C?