Faecal incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of faecal material from the bowel. It can occur passively, without awareness or it may be preceded by urgency.

Our consultant dietitians at Intus have a specialist interest in gastrointestinal health, including irritable bowel syndrome and low FODMAP diets. We successfully provides patients with effective and practical strategies to manage IBS symptoms.

Crohn's disease is a lifelong condition in which parts of the digestive system become inflamed. The wall of one or more segments of the gastrointestinal tract becomes thickened, inflamed and swollen.

Ulcerative colitis is one type of a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). New Zealand has the third highest rate of inflammatory bowel disease in the world with the number increasing at an alarming rate. It is estimated to affect 15,000 New Zealanders. Find out more with Intus.

Barrett’s oesophagus is when the cells lining the lower part of your oesophagus (gullet) gets damaged by acid and bile repeatedly coming up from your stomach.

It is usually normal to not go every day, or go anywhere from 3 times a day to 3 times a week. Constipation however means a hard dry stool that is difficult to pass, or passing less than 3 bowel movements a week. It can cause discomfort and bloating for many who suffer with it.