Ovarian cancer symptoms: This common feeling in your tummy could signify the disease

Ovarian cancer occurs when cells in the ovaries grow and multiply uncontrollably, producing a tumour. The disease is one of the most common types of cancer in women. It mainly affects women who have been through the menopause, but can sometimes affect younger women. One common symptom of ovarian cancer, which could be confused with […]

Stomach bloating: Signs a bloated tummy could be a symptom of cancer

So, how can you tell if stomach bloating is something more serious and what signs indicate you should see a doctor? According to the charity Target Ovarian Cancer, the symptoms of ovarian cancer are frequent, meaning they usually occur more than 12 times a month or more, and are persistent. Therefore, if you notice persistent […]

IBS is 'just a tummy ache' – FIVE myths about irritable bowel syndrome BUSTED

Nearly one in four GPs say they diagnose someone with IBS once a week and 81 per cent said they’ve seen an increase in cases over the past ten years. It is thought that almost one in five people have IBS, yet many of us still don’t fully understand the condition. Research by Buscopan IBS […]