Digestive Problems

Digestive problems

Most of us experience digestive problems from time to time. Bloating, constipation, that kind of thing. These can be caused by a wide variety of everyday factors, like diet and lifestyle. The more you know about keeping your gut healthy, the better you'll be at finding ways to prevent these problems. Simple.

For example, some gut bacteria may influence your gut, causing excessive gut movement (which can result in painful diarrhoea) or slow bowel movement (one cause of constipation). Eating a good healthy diet and helping to maintain a well balanced gut flora is important.

Your gut flora may be disturbed by other conditions, for example after taking a course of antibiotics or after a bout of traveller's diarrhoea. At times like these, its a good idea to take steps to restore the level of good bacteria in your gut.

For more help with your digestive health, why not register for a free personal plan? The plan will give you a daily dose of tips and information. Just what you need for a healthier gut.

Do you suffer from IBS or a lactose or wheat intolerance?

If you have IBS, there are steps you can take to ease your symptoms. For more information about IBS, click here.

If you suffer from a lactose or wheat intolerance you can find advice about these conditions by clicking here.

If any symptoms are serious or persistent, consult your GP immediately. Symptoms such as abdominal pains, weight loss, frequent uncomfortable wind, blood in the stools, anaemia and/or persistent diarrhoea with pale, smelly stools require immediate medical investigation.

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