Disorder      Meaning

Crohn’s
Inflammation in the gut, a long term disease, affecting any part of the digestive system.

Coeliac’s Disease
An intolerance to gluten which causes indigestion, bloating, weight loss

Gall stones
Pebble like deposits, usually made of cholesterol, that form inside the gall bladder.

Irritable bowel syndrome
Bouts of stomach cramps, bloating and a change in bowel motion.

Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a virus.

Hernia
The lining of the abdominal cavity weakens and protrudes through a weak area of the abdominal wall.

Ulcer
A small erosion in the walls of the stomach or small intestine.