Digestive system signs and symptoms

Relief from indigestion: a visual guide

Indigestion and heartburn affect four in ten people. This guide illustrates the options available over the counter for managing symptoms and how they work.…

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis can be managed well in the community, with GPs, pharmacists and dietitians playing major roles.…

More research needed to investigate role of vitamin D in IBS treatment

A group of researchers has concluded that, while the literature indicates a potential role, further studies are needed before vitamin D can be considered a therapeutic option for people living with irritable bowel syndrome.…

Changing eating habits to reduce gastro-oesophageal reflux disease symptoms

The acid watcher diet: a 28-day reflux prevention and healing programme, by Jonathan Aviv…

How to identify symptoms of coeliac disease in community pharmacy and primary care

It is estimated that in the UK there are more than half a million people with clinically undiagnosed coeliac disease, caused by an adverse immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals can play a key role in identifying indivi…

Irritable bowel syndrome drug given green light for use in Europe

The European Commission has granted a marketing authorisation to a first-in-class treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) called eluxadoline (Truberzi) for use in the EU.…