This is when the pancreas suddenly gets swollen. It happens over a short period of time. It can be very serious. To find out more visit: Acute pancreatitis - NHS.
This is when there is swelling and infection in your appendix. It needs urgent treatment in hospital. You will have pain in the lower right side of your tummy. To find out more visit: Appendicitis - NHS.
These are small stones in the gallbladder. Sometimes they can get stuck and cause problems. It can be very painful if this happens. To find out more visit: Gallstones - NHS.
This is when you get a burning feeling in your chest. It is when acid from your stomach comes back up towards your throat. To find out more visit: Heartburn and acid reflux - NHS.
This is when part of your body pushes or pokes through a muscle or tissue. To find out more visit: Hernia - NHS.
This is different to IBS. The symptoms last longer and they are more severe. The main type of IBD are Chron’s Disease and Colitis. To find out more visit: Inflammatory bowel disease - NHS.
This is a common condition for lots of people. It can cause stomach cramps, bloating and diarrhoea. To find out more visit: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - NHS.
There are lots of types of liver disease. Not all of these are due to alcohol. You can help prevent some of them by staying a healthy weight and not drinking too much alcohol. To find out more visit: Liver disease - NHS.
Once you start to get symptoms of liver disease, your liver is already damaged and scarred. This is known as cirrhosis.
These are sores on the lining of the tummy. Anyone can get these but they are more common if you are over 60. To find out more visit: Stomach ulcer - NHS.
Sometimes we may find cancer when we investigate your symptoms. We will support you every step of the way if this is the case. To find out more visit our Cancer Information Hub.
