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Managing upper and lower GI symptoms

Delve into the causes of upper and lower GI symptoms and discover treatment that can treat 5 key symptoms at once

25 Feb 2025

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Lower GI problems on the up

The prevalence of lower gastrointestinal conditions such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel disease is far higher than previously thought – and actually increasing.

21 Aug 2024

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Scenario: Upper GI pain

Patrick Heaney, who is 52 years old, appears in the pharmacy at lunch time complaining of stomach ache that has come on suddenly over the last few hours. What do you advise?

18 Jan 2024

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Into the danger zone: heartburn and indigestion

Community pharmacy teams are an important source of initial advice and ongoing help in the management of heartburn and indigestion but should also look out for possible danger signs...

18 Jan 2024

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Gastrointestinal bleeding ADRs under-reported

Gastrointestinal bleeds associated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), which prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation, are under-reported based on Yellow Card reports, a UK study shows.

13 Jul 2023

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Clinical update: Gut reaction

When most people experience GI problems their gut reaction is to reach for an OTC medicine.

13 Jul 2022

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Upper GI Health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal (GI) problems with this learning module.

16 Feb 2022

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Update: Spotting the red flags of gastrointestinal disorders

Pharmacy teams face the challenge of distinguishing common complaints from more serious GI conditions.

20 Jan 2022

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Improving treatment of constipation

There is an urgent need to improve bowel care and the management of constipation, and not only to relieve patient distress.

19 Jan 2021

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