Most digestive problems, such as an upset stomach, constipation or heartburn, are short-lived and respond well to simple changes and over-the-counter treatments. This page brings together our digestive health guides and products, and the warning signs that need a doctor.
Our digestive health guides
- Travellers’ diarrhoea: prevention and treatment
- How to stop diarrhoea fast
- Constipation relief: quick fixes and long-term habits
- Heartburn relief: quick fixes, medicines and when to worry
- Probiotics after antibiotics: do you need them?
- How long does Dulcolax (bisacodyl) take to work?
- Imodium (loperamide) dosage: how much to take and when to stop
- Psyllium husk (isabgol): benefits, how to take it and side effects
- Bloating: causes, quick relief and natural remedies that work
- How to support your liver: what actually helps and what doesn’t
- Liv.52 vs milk thistle: how the two liver supplements compare
Products
- Imodium (loperamide 2 mg) for diarrhoea, adults and children 12+
- Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5 mg) for occasional constipation
- Vizylac probiotic capsules to support gut bacteria
Everyday habits for a healthy gut
- Eat 25–30 g of fibre a day from whole grains, beans, fruit and vegetables.
- Drink enough water, especially as you add fibre.
- Stay active most days.
- Eat smaller meals and avoid eating late if you get heartburn.
See a doctor if you have
- Blood in your stool, or black, tarry stools
- Unexplained weight loss
- Trouble swallowing
- Severe or ongoing stomach pain
- A change in bowel habits lasting more than 2–3 weeks
Information on this page is general and isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist.