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

A healthy diet, plenty of fluids, exercise and regular toilet habits can help relieve constipation in children

Despite the unsavoury reputation, a pinworm infection (worms) is relatively harmless and easily treated.

Botulism is considered a medical emergency. If untreated, it may cause death.

A person with short bowel syndrome is likely to be deficient in a range of important nutrients.

Foods that tend to trigger flatulence also contain essential nutrients and shouldn't be eliminated.

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

It's important for your own health to control tapeworm infection in your dog.

Anyone of any age can be struck by appendicitis, but it seems to be more common during childhood and adolescence.

Polyps are common. A polyp is a small protrusion that grows out of the membranes lining various areas of the body including the nose, intestines and lining of the uterus (endometrium).