Posts In: Symptoms and Complications

Avoiding deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots can be a risk for anyone sitting still on a long journey. Long haul flights lasting over 4 hours are thought to be more likely to cause blood clots, but long journeys by car, bus or train…

Signs of Dehydration One of the first signs of dehydration is thirst. Mild dehydration can also cause a dry mouth, headaches, tiredness and a lack of energy. Feeling faint on standing up is another common symptom. If you have to pass urine fewer than three or four times a day,…

HOW CAN I GET RID OF SMELLS? We are often a lot more sensitive to our own smells than other people are. However, if you are concerned about odors, you might find some of the ideas on the following page helpful. Try to ensure that the room you are in…

WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? We become dehydrated if our bodies do not have enough water. This can happen through a combination of causes, such as not drinking enough water or fluids, or losing too much body fluid (for example through sickness or diarrhea) Dehydration is usually described as mild, moderate, or…

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I BECOME DEHYDRATED? To treat dehydration you have to rehydrate the body. Once you have become dehydrated however, just drinking plain water may not be enough, because you will have lost sugars and essential salts as well as water. For mild or moderate dehydration you…

Controlling gas is often the most difficult aspect of bowel control. Most of the suggestions outlined belowapply to controlling gas as well as controlling stools, and the same exercises and routines can also be helpful in managing gas. Many people find that diet has a big influence on how much…

There are no simple solutions to the difficult problem of an unpredictable or leaking bowel, but there are things you can try that may improve control for you. Different things work for different people. Some of the suggestions below may not be right for you, or you may have tried…

People with IBD, which includes Crohn’s Disease and UC, often report feeling bloated. Many also worry about excess gas and its effects, such as tummy gurgles and passing flatus (breaking wind). WHAT CAUSES BLOATING AND WIND? There are several possible explanations for bloating and wind. A major cause…