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- Indigestion (heartburn and reflux)
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.
- Barrett's oesophagus
Symptoms of Barrett's oesophagus are similar to regular heartburn, which means many people don't seek treatment until their condition is quite advanced.
- Scleroderma
The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.
- Children and vomiting
Mild vomiting is normal in most babies and improves over time.
- Pregnancy - signs and symptoms
All women experience pregnancy differently, and you will experience different symptoms at different stages of your pregnancy.
- Digestive system explained
The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.
- Stomach ulcer
Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.
- Digestive tract birth defects
Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.
- Chest pain
If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.
- Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy

