Tummy problems sorted

From bloating to burping, cramps and constipation, we have got the solutions

With 45% of us suffering tummy issues, we now take up more than 10% of a GP’S daily workload*, but when do you really need to see a doctor? ‘Tummy pain is common and often not serious,’ says Dr Judith Holmes, who runs a private GP practice at Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull. ‘But if you have weight loss, changes in bowel habit or bleeding when you use the toilet, it’s important to see your doctor as you may need further tests and treatment.’ Here are some of the most common issues explained…