The last thing you feel like when on holiday or travelling abroad is having to worry about a bout of diarrhoea! Unfortunately, however, so-called “travellers’ diarrhoea” is quite common, particularly when in countries where food and water hygiene are less than ideal. This is because it can be caused by a wide range of organisms, […]
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Beat the bloat!
Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied by stomach pain and flatulence. This may be triggered by, for example, eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a number of other factors. Stomach bloating is actually a very common condition, which affects around […]