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  • Giardiasis

    Find out about giardiasis, an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis.

  • Farting (flatulence)

    Flatulence is passing gas from the digestive system out of the back passage. It's more commonly known as "passing wind", or "farting".

  • Cystic fibrosis

    Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Crohn's disease

    Read more about the symptoms, treatment and complications of Crohn's disease, which is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.

  • Coeliac disease

    Find out about coeliac disease, an autoimmune disease affecting the digestive system that makes a person have an adverse reaction to gluten.

  • Stomach ulcer - Complications

    Read about the main complications of stomach ulcers, including internal bleeding, a split in the stomach (perforation) and a blockage in your digestive system.

  • Gallstones

    Gallstones can cause serious problems if they block a bile duct or move into another part of the digestive system.

  • Amyloidosis

    Find out about amyloidosis, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help, the causes and how it's treated.

  • You and your baby at 15 weeks pregnant

    Your baby's development and things to think about at 15 weeks of pregnancy, including vaginal discharge, backache and chicken pox.