Digestive and gut health
Here we have information on a range of conditions that affect the gut and digestive system, including treatments and investigations.
Piles
Hiatus hernia
The low-FODMAP diet for IBS
You can find more information about different types of conditions and their treatments in our A-Z below
A
Abdominal and pelvic adhesions
Abdominal hernia
Anal fissure
Anal fissure procedures
Anal fistula surgery
B
Barium enema
Barium swallow and meal
Barretts oesophagus
Bowel surgery
C
C diff
Coeliac disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Crohn's disease
D
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
F
G
Gallbladder removal
Gallstones
Gastric band operation
Gastric bypass surgery
Gastroenteritis
Gastroscopy
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