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  1. 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.

  2. Diarrhoea

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

  3. Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis

    Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

  4. Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy

    A stoma is an artificially created hole (stoma) in the abdomen so that faeces can still leave the body.

  5. 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.

  6. Incontinence and continence problems

    Many things can be done to manage, treat and sometimes cure incontinence and continence problems.

  7. Haemorrhoids

    A diet high in fibre can both treat and prevent haemorrhoids.

  8. Hip disorders

    The hip joint is complicated to allow a wide range of motion while still supporting the weight of the body.

  9. Autoimmune disorders

    There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

  10. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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

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