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

Polyps are common. A polyp is a small protrusion that grows out of the membranes lining various areas of the body including the nose, intestines and lining of the uterus (endometrium).

Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.

Foods that tend to trigger flatulence also contain essential nutrients and shouldn't be eliminated.

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

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

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.

The lymphatic manages fluid levels in the body, filters out bacteria and houses types of white blood cells.

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

Most cases of constipation are treated by eating a diet high in fibre, drinking more fluids, and exercising daily.