Movicol paediatric plain
This medicine is used to help children who have been constipated for a long time to have a comfortable bowel movement. It is also used to relieve and help prevent more severe constipation known as faecal impaction. This medicine is not ... [... more]
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Coeliac disease (coeliac sprue or gluten allergy)
Coeliac disease is a lifelong condition of the small intestine (bowel). Dr Jocelyn S Fraser, specialist registrar in gastroenterology Coeliac disease is also known as gluten enteropathy or coeliac sprue. Gluten is a mixture of two proteins, ... [... more]
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Sigmoidoscopy - examining the rectum
Sigmoidoscopy is an examination used to look inside the lower part of the bowel. The examination itself doesn't hurt, but can be followed by discomfort similar to that which follows intestinal colic. This is because it is necessary for the doctor ... [... more]
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Coeliac disease - Overview - Introduction
Information on Coeliac disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Coeliac disease, also known as celiac disease, is a common bowel condition that is caused by ... [... more]
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Flatulence - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Flatulence;Irritable bowel syndrome;Diverticular problems;Medication and complementary therapy;Alcohol misuse Information on Flatulence from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and ... [... 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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Norgalax micro-enema (docusate sodium)
Norgalax micro-enema contains the active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a laxative. Norgalax micro-enema can also be used to empty the bowel prior to investigative procedures, eg colonoscopy or ... [... more]
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Micralax Micro-enema
Sodium citrate and sorbitol are known as 'osmotic laxatives'. They work by causing water to be drawn into the lower bowel. This increases the water content and volume of the stools, making them softer and easier to pass, therefore relieving ... [... more]
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small worm-like pouch attached to the large bowel. It can happen at any age but most cases are between 8 and 25 years of age. It is rarely seen in children aged under two years. Dr Robert ... [... more]
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Movicol
This medicine is used to help people who have been constipated for a long time to have a comfortable bowel movement. It is also used to relieve more severe constipation known as faecal impaction. Prolonged use of this medicine to treat ... [... more]
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Normax
This medicine has two active ingredients. Dantron (previously spelt danthron in the UK) is a mild peristaltic stimulant which acts on the lower bowel to encourage normal bowel movement without causing irritation. Docusate sodium is a softening ... [... more]
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Screening for gastrointestinal cancer
The gastrointestinal tract runs from the mouth to the anus, and includes the oesophagus (gullet), stomach, small bowel or intestine, and the large bowel (colon and rectum). Cancer can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, although, ... [... more]
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