Bleeding from the bottom is a fairly common symptom and is caused by a number of things. It can be frightening to see blood either mixed in with the poo, separate from the poo or on the toilet paper after wiping. The commonest causes of this are haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissure (a tear in the lining of the bottom), an … Continue reading →

All people have a slightly different bowel habit and there is a large range of what is considered normal. Some people go to open their bowels once or a few times every day and others may only go once every few days. Changes may occur depending on what we eat and drink but a persistent change can mean an underlying … Continue reading →

Abdominal (tummy) pain is actually pretty common and most of us may get pain in our tummy area from time to time. This pain may be sharp, squeezing, dull or vague and may be persistent or come and go. It can also start in one position and move around. It could indicate a problem inside the tummy and various treatments … Continue reading →