Stomach and intestines

Appendicitis (appendicitis) is an acute inflammation of the appendix. It usually starts with pain around the navel, which eventually moves to the right side of the abdomen.

A bloated stomach is a common ailment that is fairly harmless - but quite embarrassing and sometimes painful.

Celiac disease is a chronic disease of the small intestine which means that you cannot tolerate gluten. Celiac disease is often referred to as gluten allergy, although this is not the correct medical term for the disease.

Constipation in children can be very painful for the child, and as a parent you can become very distressed. However, there is a lot of good advice and tips that can be tried.

Acute diarrhea means that the stool suddenly becomes looser and comes more frequently than normal. With diarrhea, a lot of fluid disappears quickly, and it is important to replace the fluid loss to prevent drying out (dehydration).

Flatulence is normal and usually not serious. But some people are more bothered than others.

Dysentery is caused by a viral infection in the intestine, and is highly contagious. Good hand hygiene is important to avoid the spread of STDs.

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Lactose intolerance is caused by the body not being able to break down milk sugar (lactose). This can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and bloating.

It is not unusual to feel nauseous, and nausea is something that everyone experiences from time to time. Nausea is unpleasant, but normally not dangerous.

The causes of stomach cramps can be many. A distinction is made between acute and chronic abdominal pain.

Peptic ulcers are ulcers in the lining of the stomach or in the upper part of the duodenum caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.