A sudden, hard-to-ignore need to poo can feel like an emergency. Causes of urgent bowel movements include diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food or drink triggers and other digestive conditions....
Watery stools often settle without specific treatment, but replacing lost fluids is essential. The NHS says diarrhoea in adults and children usually stops within 5 to 7 days. If you’re...
Exam stress can unsettle digestion, but steady meals, regular fluids, enough sleep and simple ways to manage stress can help you look after your gut. Managing digestive issues during exams...
Most adults recover from gastroenteritis within a week, according to the NHS. However, the long term effects of gastroenteritis can include bowel symptoms that continue after the initial illness has...
Alcohol can turn a hangover into a bowel problem as well as a headache. It may irritate the stomach and intestines and make the colon contract more often, moving stool...
A gentle stomach massage from right to left, along with moving around, may help release trapped wind. These are simple first steps when considering how to get rid of trapped...
