Your gut can be affected by lots of things, including diet, stress, sleep, illness and medication. Common signs that your digestion may need attention can include bloating, changes in bowel habits, constipation, diarrhoea, excess wind or ongoing stomach discomfort.
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These symptoms can have many causes, so speak to your GP if they’re persistent, severe, unexplained or affecting your day-to-day life. You should seek urgent medical advice if
bloating comes with symptoms such as severe stomach pain, vomiting, blood in your poo, unintentional weight loss or a swollen stomach.
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