Gut Symptoms
Diarrhea | Explained by Dr. Vincent Ho
Virtually everyone has experienced diarrhea at some point in their lives. Diarrhea can be classified into three main types, and each type has its own unique characteristics. Join Dr. Vincent Ho in this detailed 3D animation to learn about the different forms of diarrhea, and how they come about.
Read MoreAcid reflux
The story behind acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a rather interesting one. In this animation, find out exactly what is happening when you feel that burning sensation in your chest, or find food coming back up into your mouth shortly after you've eaten.
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Curious Kids: why do we burp?
Why do we burp? We sometimes also burp before meals, why does this happen? — Ahaana, age 7
That is a really interesting question, Ahaana!There are two types of burping, but mainly we burp to get rid of swallowed air from our stomach.
Health Check: what causes constipation?
But some people will experience constipation more often, and for longer periods. Chronic constipation is generally defined as a problem that has persisted for six months or more. It can mean you have hard or lumpy stools that you’re straining to pass, or are passing fewer than three stools per week – or both.
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Health Check: what causes bloating and gassiness?
Your trousers fit when you put them on in the morning. But come mid-afternoon, they’re uncomfortably tight – and you didn’t even overdo it at lunchtime. Sound familiar?
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Nervous tummy: why you might get the runs before a first date
So, you’re going on a date and you’re understandably a bit nervous. And then you feel it – a churning and cramping in your gut. Suddenly you’re running to the toilet and wondering why your body reacts this way. How does a case of nerves translate to an upset stomach? What is actually happening in your body?
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Explainer: why do people get haemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?
You may think of piles as those dreaded things your mum said you’d get if you kept sitting on cold concrete. But actually, every healthy person has piles, or haemorrhoids.
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