Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that causes a variety of unpleasant abdominal symptoms. IBS is the most common gut condition and affects one in five people at some time, mostly people aged between 25 and 45. Women are more ... [... more]
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Chronic pancreatitis
The pancreas is a soft, elongated gland situated at the back of the upper abdominal cavity behind the stomach. Dr Alan Ogilvie, consultant physician and gastroenterologist It is divided into the head (through which the common bile duct runs as it ... [... more]
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Vivadone tablets
This medicine contains the active ingredient domperidone, which is a type of medicine called a dopamine antagonist. It is an anti-emetic medicine, meaning it is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to treat abdominal bloating, ... [... more]
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Dioctyl (docusate sodium)
Dioctyl capsules contain the active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a laxative. Dioctyl capsules can also be used to empty the bowel prior to abdominal radiological procedures (X-rays, eg with barium meals). Rare ... [... more]
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Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide)
Buscopan tablets contain the active ingredient hyoscine-N-butylbromide, which is a type of medicine called an antispasmodic. It is used to relieve colicky abdominal pain that is caused by painful spasms in the muscles of the gastrointestinal (GI) ... [... more]
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Laxatives and constipation
Constipation and laxative use is a huge problem, one that Bandolier is looking to expand upon. This is the first attempt to gather together material for this site. Abdominal massage for chronic constipation Biofeedback for anismus Constipation ... [... more]
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DulcoEase (docusate sodium)
DulcoEase capsules contain the active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a laxative. DulcoEase capsules can also be used to empty the bowel prior to abdominal radiological procedures (X-rays, eg with barium ... [... more]
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Motilium tablets/suspension
This medicine contains the active ingredient domperidone, which is a type of medicine called a dopamine antagonist. It is an anti-emetic medicine, meaning it is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to treat abdominal bloating, ... [... more]
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Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to absorb lactose - the predominant sugar in milk - into the digestive system. If lactose is not absorbed properly, it ferments and this results in abdominal pain, a bloated stomach and diarrhoea. Lactose ... [... more]
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Food intolerance
Learn about food intolerance, its symptoms, and how it can be treated Not to be confused with food allergies, a food intolerance can cause various symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Food intolerance is an adverse reaction ... [... more]
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Motilium suppositories
This medicine contains the active ingredient domperidone, which is a type of medicine called a dopamine antagonist. It is an anti-emetic medicine, meaning it is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It can also be used to treat abdominal bloating, ... [... more]
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Docusol (docusate sodium)
Docusol adult solution and Docusol paediatric solution both contain the active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a laxative. Docusol solution can also be used to empty the bowel prior to abdominal radiological ... [... more]
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