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A father seeks advice for his four-year-old daughter, who is at home. She has had diarrhoea for the last 36 hours, with frequent trips to the toilet, where she passes very loose and watery stools. She has also been sick a couple of times during the last 24 hours. Both he and his wife have been trying to make their daughter eat and drink but have restricted her to soup. What would you advise him to do? By Professor Paul Rutter, University of Portsmouth
02 Sep 2025 , 4 Min Article
Delve into the causes of upper and lower GI symptoms and discover treatment that can treat 5 key symptoms at once
25 Feb 2025 , 5 Min Module
This module busts the myths surrounding diarrhoea treatments and explores the products available OTC so you can recommend the right treatment.
30 Oct 2024 , 10 Min Module
Understand potential diarrhoea triggers, including travel, to help customers with symptom management and prevention
15 Jul 2024 , 8 Min Module
For many a concerned parent, the first place they may turn when their child seems a little under the weather is their local pharmacy. Here's how staff can quell their worries
13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article
As a group, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can present with symptoms that are often vague and overlapping, making it difficult to pinpoint the underlying cause. And now there are the after-effects of Covid to consider. How should pharmacy teams approach their conversations with patients when talking about these problems?
01 Aug 2023 , 10 Min Article
Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.
12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
Many issues can affect the gastrointestinal tract and pharmacy teams should be ready to deal with questions on a range of symptoms.
09 Feb 2021 , 15 Min Module
This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help you when advising customers with diarrhoea.
11 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article
Digestive health problems are common for many people, so pharmacy teams have plenty of opportunities to help.
10 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article
The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.
17 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Article
It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.
11 Jun 2020 , 6 Min Article
Pharmacy teams can help parents care for their baby and be there to spot when things may be more serious.
10 Mar 2020 , 7 Min Article
The gastrointestinal tract is suceptible to a variety of conditions, pharmacy teams can be on hand to support customers suffering.
15 Aug 2019 , 15 Min Module
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module is about lower GI tract conditions and their treatments.
31 May 2018 , 15 Min Module
Common Ailment Library: Diarrhoea - This short module can be used as a quick reference guide to help give advice to patients on the causes, symptoms and treatment options available.
04 Jan 2018 , 2 Min Module
