Digestive Health

Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the bowel. Crohn's disease affects both sexes equally and has a seasonal variation. The most common symptom is abdominal pain.

Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. It causes inflammation and ulders in the lining of the large intestine.

You and your digestive system
Learn more about the organs in the digestive system and what could go wrong.

Colon polyps
A colon polyp is a protuberant, fleshy growth found on the inner lining of the colon or rectum.

Worms
Wormlike parasites, called helminths, usually (but not always) live in the gastrointestinal tract (the gut). Some helminths can also infect the bloodstream or tissues.

Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and internal organs.

Constipation and diet
Constipation is caused by lack of dietary fibre in the diet and inactivity. We tell you how to increase your fibre intake and get off the couch!

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small sacs (diverticula) form on the wall of the colon. The condition is generally symptom-free.

Gastritis
Gastritis is a term used to describe inflammation of the mucosa (lining) of the stomach.

Bleeding in the digestive tract
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of a disease rather than a disease itself.

Hernia, Hiatus
Hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through a hole in the diaphram.

Dancer and survivor
Crohn’s Disease sufferer Daniella Badenhorst (24) is not only a wonderful dancer, but an inspiration on how to be s survivor and not a sufferer.

Worms in humans
Wormlike parasites usually live in the gastrointestinal tract, but can also infect the bloodstream or tissues.