
Salud digestiva – artículos y consejos
Salud digestiva general
Read features on gut health, digestion and related conditions, with practical lifestyle tips. For reference information, see our Patient Information Leaflets on digestive health.
Salud digestiva general
The digestive system processes food - from the time it is first eaten until it is either absorbed by the body or passed out as poo.
- How to get rid of trapped wind: home remedies that work
- Heces - ¿qué es normal?
- ¿Qué es el sobrecrecimiento bacteriano del intestino delgado (SIBO)?
- What blood in your poo could mean
- Sneaky ways to eat more fibre
- El sistema digestivo
- What does the pancreas do?
- ¿Qué dice tu caca sobre ti?
- Hiatus hernia treatment options
Dolor abdominal
Stomach pain can range from harmless to serious. Discover common causes of abdominal discomfort and when to seek urgent medical attention.
Problemas anales y rectales
From piles to itching and bleeding, anal and rectal issues are more common than you think. Learn the causes and treatments that can provide relief.
Problemas intestinales
Bowel troubles like constipation, diarrhoea, or IBS can affect anyone. Learn the causes, treatment options, and how to keep your digestion on track.
- 6 natural remedies for constipation
- Enfermedad de Crohn en niños: Cómo apoyar a tu hijo
- What is the best diet for Crohn's disease?
- What it's like to have an invisible disability
- How Crohn's disease can affect your sex life
- How to treat constipation and hard-to-pass stools
- How to treat bowel incontinence
- Coeliac disease diet sheet
Diarrea
Everyone has it sometimes. Discover what causes diarrhoea, how to treat it at home, and when it could signal something more serious.
Gastroenteritis
Gastro bugs can cause nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps. Learn about the causes, how to avoid dehydration, and when to seek medical advice.
Salud intestinal
A healthy gut supports digestion, boosts immunity, and influences mood-making it essential for overall health. Get practical tips and expert advice on gut health, from improving digestion to boosting your body’s natural defences.
- What is your gut microbiome?
- Los mejores alimentos para la salud intestinal - y por qué los necesitas
- Los 5 mejores alimentos probióticos para un intestino saludable
- Does aloe vera juice really help with gut health?
- ¿Cuál es la relación entre la recuperación de un derrame cerebral y la salud intestinal?
- Cómo las bacterias intestinales afectan el estado de ánimo, la concentración y la salud cerebral
- ¿Cuál es la relación entre la ansiedad y la salud intestinal?
- The link between gut health and happiness
- ¿Existe un vínculo entre la salud intestinal y las migrañas?
- Los bebés nacidos por cesárea tienen bacterias intestinales diferentes a los nacidos por vía vaginal
- How your gut affects your overall health
Indigestión y acidez
That burning feeling after eating? Learn what causes indigestion and heartburn, how to manage symptoms, and when it might be time to see a doctor.
- When to worry about indigestion
- Is it really reflux? Why you might be mis-prescribed PPIs
- Acid reflux diet: foods to eat and avoid
- How to deal with Christmas indigestion
- ¿Por qué te suena el estómago cuando no tienes hambre?
- Acidez estomacal por la noche: cómo mejorar la calidad del sueño con acidez
- Cómo deshacerse de la indigestión
- Is it indigestion or something more serious?
- How to manage your heartburn at Christmas
- How to deal with heartburn during pregnancy
- Qué comer y evitar para la acidez
- What it means when you constantly need to burp
- Is it indigestion or a heart attack?
Síndrome del intestino irritable
IBS causes bloating, cramps, and bowel changes. Discover what triggers symptoms, lifestyle adjustments that can help, and available treatments to ease discomfort.
- What is the link between IBS and anxiety?
- What's the difference between IBS and IBD?
- Which foods trigger irritable bowel syndrome?
- IBS diet: foods to eat and avoid
- Probiotics for IBS: do they work?
- Hypnotherapy for IBS: the gut-brain axis
- Are the symptoms of IBS in men and women different?
- How does IBS affect people at work?
- How IBS affects sex, dating and relationships
Hígado y vesícula biliar
Your liver plays a vital role in filtering toxins and aiding digestion. Learn about common liver conditions, their symptoms, and how to keep your liver healthy.
En este tema:Hígado y vesícula biliarHepatitis
- Fatty liver diet: foods to eat and avoid
- How to look after your liver during freshers’ week
- Dieta para cálculos biliares: alimentos para comer y evitar
- ¿Podrían ser cálculos biliares?
- Cómo cuidar tu hígado
- Can you get gallstones when you're young?
Hepatitis
- What you need to know about hepatitis
- ¿Por qué ha habido un aumento de hepatitis en niños?
- What's autoimmune hepatitis and how does it differ from other forms?
- What's the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C?