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Now we’ve had a quick glance at the anatomy of the digestive system, it is time to look at the symptoms that can indicate a gut problem.

This book cannot give you a definitive diagnosis – only your doctor can – but it can point you in the right direction. The self-help sections for each symptom offer practical advice on what you can do to help alleviate your problem.

Please note that you should always seek urgent medical help if any of the following occur:

Severe abdominal pain.

Acute diarrhoea and vomiting lasting more than 24 hours in the case of adults or 4–6 hours for infants, the elderly and anyone with a pre-existing medical condition.

Bleeding from the back passage.

Vomiting blood.