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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.

A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.

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

A handful of non-urgent planned surgical procedures (also known as elective surgery) have been found to have limited benefits, except in very specific circumstances.

Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.

Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

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

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

Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.