Bowel downloads

A patient’s guide to a sphincter repair operation, beneficial for people whose anal sphincter is found to be damaged or very...

A fact sheet containing exercises that can help you gain control over your bowel.

It’s important to care for your skin in order to maintain hygiene and avoid infection. This guide offers practical advice on...

PTNS is a treatment that stimulates the sacral nerve which can help to improve faecal incontinence. This fact sheet explains the...

Keeping a food diary is a good way of noting which foods may upset you if you think you have IBS....

Faecal incontinence is more common then you think, you shouldn’t suffer in silence. This help sheet details some of the causes...

Diverticulitis is inflammation of one or more of the diverticulum, which are pockets that have formed in the wall of the...

An information sheet about the condition of Diverticular Disease including signs, symptoms and treatments available.

When you have a bowel problem it can sometimes be difficult to control wind and this can cause embarrassment. Making adjustments...

Constipation is a common condition, which can often be resolved by a change in diet or an increase in fluid intake....

This help sheet explains some of the causes and ways of treating bowel/rectal prolapse.

This bowel diary is a useful tool and may help your GP or continence advisor understand your symptoms or condition.

How to approach your GP and explain any bowel symptoms you may have and an overview of some of the test/exams...

The Bristol Stool Chart is used by medical professionals as an aid to assessing the condition of the bowel.

A detailed booklet with information about the bowel and its function, common bowel problems, conditions, possible treatments and where to go...

You spoke and we listened. Everyone has a different experience of IBS, whether it’s triggers, symptoms or journey towards diagnosis. In...