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  1. Bowel motions

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

  2. Bowel cancer

    Bowel cancer is highly curable if found at an early stage.

  3. Bowel cancer screening

    The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers kits for free to Australians between the ages of 50 and 74 years of age.

  4. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

    Information about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) an infection that affects the female reproductive system. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

  5. Mosquitoes can carry diseases

    You can reduce the risk of mosquito bites if you get rid of potential mosquito breeding sites around your home.

  6. Short bowel syndrome

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

  7. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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

  8. Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines should always be used cautiously and for the shortest time possible.

  9. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

    When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.

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