Digestive Health Intelligence Centre

Bloating, pain, reflux, diarrhoea and constipation can result from food patterns, infection, medicines, stress or disease.

Track timing, foods, bowel changes, medicines, travel, weight and associated symptoms to support accurate assessment.

Fibre, fluids, movement and routine can help constipation, but abrupt changes or obstruction symptoms need care.

Avoid unnecessary anti-inflammatory medicine, excessive alcohol and smoking. Persistent ulcer-like symptoms should be evaluated.

Vomiting blood, black stool, severe pain, persistent vomiting, jaundice, fever or unexplained weight loss require prompt care.