It is a long-term condition where the large bowel and the rectum (which is the end of the large bowel where stool is stored) become inflamed. The main symptoms are recurring diarrhoea, increased bowel motions frequency, tummy pain, bleeding from the back passage, tiredness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. The severity of symptoms varies… Continue reading Ulcerative colitis
Category: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
Crohn’s disease
It is a lifelong condition where parts of digestive system become inflamed. The symptoms usually start in childhood or early adulthood. The main symptoms are diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bleeding from back passage, fatigue and weight loss. There’s no cure for Crohn’s disease, but treatment can help reduce or control your symptoms. The main treatments are… Continue reading Crohn’s disease