Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Indigestion
About indigestion, causes of indigestion, diagnosing indigestion, treating indigestion, complication...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name given to a group of conditions that affect the gut, and...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. It is often...
Liver disease
There are more than 100 different types of liver disease, and together they affect at least 2 millio...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the name given to a group of conditions that happen whe...
Piles (haemorrhoids)
Piles, also called haemorrhoids, are swollen lumps that form in and around the anus (the opening whe...
Spleen problems and spleen removal
Some people are born without a spleen, and others need to have it removed because of disease or inju...
Stomach ache and abdominal pain
A stomach ache is a cramp or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen). Most stomach aches don't last long...
Stomach ulcer
Stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers) are open sores that form on the lining of the stomach. Ulcers can al...
Threadworms
Threadworms are tiny worms you may notice in your poo. They're common in children, spread easily, an...
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition in which your large bowel, meaning your colon and rectum...
Vomiting in adults
Nausea and vomiting in adults isn't usually a sign of anything serious, and it tends to last only 1...
Vomiting in children and babies
It's normal for babies and children to vomit sometimes. In most cases, it won't last longer than 1 t...