Stomach & Bowel

Most stomach and bowel problems settle within a few days. Rehydration sachets replace the fluids and salts you lose with diarrhoea or sickness, which matters most for young children and older adults. Laxatives and anti-diarrhoea medicines are for short-term use.

See a GP if you notice blood in your poo, lose weight without trying, have a change in your bowel habits that lasts 3 weeks or more, or find it hard to swallow.