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Many illnesses and events can affect the colour and texture of faeces...
Liver cancer can be a primary cancer that starts in the liver, or a secondary cancer that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver...
Gilbert's syndrome and hepatitis both cause jaundice but are not related...
Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups...
Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract...
The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly...
Mild vomiting is normal in most babies and improves over time...
Symptoms of Barrett's oesophagus are similar to regular heartburn, which means many people don't seek treatment until their condition is quite advanced...
Bowel cancer is highly curable if found at an early stage...
Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal...