Resources
Understanding our bodies is essential to ensure that our gastrointestinal health functions effectively. To help you understand your gastrointestinal health better, check out these useful resources below.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
An essential measure for looking after our gastrointestinal health is to listen to our bodies and notice symptoms when they arise. The following resources will help you understand the different types of gastrointestinal symptoms and what diseases or conditions they could signal.
Bowel Sounds: What Could They Indicate About Your Stomach?
A Guide to Your Poop
Bad Breath From Gut: What Issue Could I Have?
Bad Breath From Gut: What Issue Could I Have?
Causes of Diarrhea After Alcohol
Diarrhea After Alcohol
Learn about what GI disorders could cause diarrhea after alcohol consumption.
Causes for Sudden Vomiting in the Middle of the Night
Causes for Sudden Vomiting in the Middle of the Night
Read about what could be causing your sudden nausea and vomiting at night.
Waking Up with Heartburn at Night: Causes & Treatments
Waking Up with Heartburn at Night: Causes & Treatments
Learn about the reasons behind why you’re waking up at night with heartburn or acid reflux.
Why Do I Have a Burning Throat? Causes & Treatments
Why Do I Have a Burning Throat? Causes & Treatments
Discover the conditions, illnesses or diseases that could be causing your burning throat.
Vomit Colour Guide: Meaning, Causes & Treatments
Vomit Colour Guide: Meaning, Causes & Treatments
Read about what underlying medical conditions could influence your vomit colour.
Bubbly Gut: Causes & Treatments
Bubbly Gut: Causes & Treatments
Learn about bubbly guts, how it impacts you, underlying causes and how to treat it.
Causes of Bloating and How to Debloat
Causes of Bloating and How to Debloat
Pain in Abdomen After Eating
Pain in Abdomen After Eating
Read about what underlying conditions could be causing abdominal pain after eating.
External Resources
These external websites have some helpful resources if you need more information on a specific gastrointestinal disease or condition.
Bowel Cancer & Digestive Research Institute Australia
Bowel Cancer Australia is a national charity with a mission to decrease the impact of bowel cancer in our community through advocacy, awareness, education, support, and research.
Cancer Council
As Australia’s peak national non-government cancer control organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. We also advocate for the rights of cancer patients for the best treatment and supportive care.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
As part of the 2012-13 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced that the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program will be expanded to include Australians turning 60 years of age from 2013 and those turning 70 years of age from 2015.
Gastroenterological Society of Australia
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) sets, promotes and continuously improves the standards of practice, training and research in gastroenterology and hepatology in Australia. GESA is the chief advocacy group for the healthcare professionals and scientists working in this field.
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia supports the Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis community, focusing on confidential support programs including education, advocacy, counselling, increasing awareness, and generating and utilising funds for research and support.
Coeliac Australia
Coeliac Australia is a national not-for-profit association comprising five state organisations supporting people with coeliac disease. Coeliac Australia provides a framework for the states to work together, share resources and fulfil its vision. Furthermore, this association also aims to enhance the quality of life of people with coeliac disease and those medically diagnosed as requiring a gluten-free diet for life and to support research towards a cure or other ethical forms of treatment.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
IFFGD is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a registered non-profit education and research organisation. Our mission is to inform, assist and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.