INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

HAEMORRHOIDS (PILES)

Haemorrhoids are enlarged veins inside the anus, thought to be caused by long-term straining to pass stools, such as occurs with constipation. The presence of haemorrhoids is rare in children.

HICCUPS

Hiccups are common at all ages and are usually short-lived and no cause for concern. They are caused by a sudden spasm of the diaphragm (the muscle separating the chest from the abdomen) which may have been irritated. This is especially common after a meal, when the stomach has been stretched. Many ‘remedies’ for hiccups have been invented through the ages, such as holding the breath, giving the person a fright, or drinking a glass of water. We recommend you just let them pass of their own accord!

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

There are two types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both are relatively uncommon in children. Characteristic signs include bleeding from the bowel and diarrhoea. The causes are uncertain. Both disorders require long-term care under a specialist.

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