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- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.
- Bowel motions
Many illnesses and events can affect the colour and texture of faeces.
- Digestive system explained
The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.
- Gastritis
Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, may be caused by many factors including infection, alcohol, particular medications and some allergic and immune conditions.
- Diarrhoea
Acute diarrhoea in babies and young children can be life threatening.
- Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy
A stoma is an artificially created hole (stoma) in the abdomen so that faeces can still leave the body.
- Cereals and wholegrain foods
Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
- Dietary fibre
A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.