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Gastrointestinal

Tackle tummy issues from heartburn to IBS.

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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 , 15 Min Article

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Most people still reach for short-acting heartburn treatments

Pharmacy teams should provide guidance on longer acting products, says Haleon.

18 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Reflux

Update your understanding about reflux and provide reassurance and advice to parents.

13 Nov 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Feel the burn

When symptoms affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract occur, they can be unpleasant but there is much OTC support to be obtained from the pharmacy.

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PPIs increase risk of serious infections

Distinguishing GORD from uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux in infants can be difficult.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.

21 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Gut reactions

As our understanding of the role of the gut increases, here are the many ways in which what we eat can have an impact

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Bowel down

Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.

12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hard to stomach

Cases of Crohn’s disease in the UK are significantly higher than previously estimated.

12 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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