Malabsorption syndromes
Malabsorption syndrome refers to several disorders that affect someone’s ability to absorb nutrients from their food. Learn more about common disorders below.
Bowel infections
Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the lining of the small bowel. It can be treated with a gluten-free diet.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Find out what causes Crohn’s disease, and about the symptoms and treatment.
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects your lungs and digestive system. Learn more about what causes CF and how it is treated.
Giardiasis (giardia)
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine with the parasite giardia. Learn about cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of giardiasis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can impact your quality of life. Learn about causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and tests for lactose intolerance.
Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis appears as sudden, severe upper abdominal (tummy) pain, that may spread to your back. Read about symptoms and treatment.
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Read all about the symptoms of UC, when to see your doctor and types of treatments.
