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Acute diarrhoea in babies and young children can be life threatening.

The risk of traveller's diarrhoea is higher where sanitation and hygiene standards are poor.

Breastfeeding positioning and attachment come naturally to some babies and mothers, but many need time and practice to get it right.

Travelling, eating and drinking go together but unfortunately, traveller's diarrhoea and other food-related illnesses can sometimes come along for the ride.

Irritable bowel syndrome can't be cured with medications or special diets but avoiding individual triggers can help prevent it.

Outbreaks of shigella gastroenteritis can occur in institutional settings, particularly where children are still in nappies or adults are incontinent.

Children need several doses of the vaccine to reduce the risk of rotavirus.

Gastroenteritis is common in young children and spreads easily. See your doctor if your child is vomiting often, not drinking, showing signs of dehydration or has blood in their poo.

Many illnesses and events can affect the colour and texture of faeces.

Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.