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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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