Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Digestive Disorders: What Your Poop Type and Color Mean

September 2 2019

What’s Normal? It can be hard to describe your poop, so doctors use a scale to show the different kinds. It’s called the Bristol stool chart, and it gives you an idea of how long a stool spent in your bowel before heading out. Type 1 They’ve spent a long time in your bowel and...


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8 Easy Tips to Avoid a Grumpy Gut While Traveling

July 15 2019

Travel can be stressful for your mind and body. But following these simple tips can help you keep your gut happy and healthy while you’re on the go.   An upset stomach or digestive issues that require spending extra time in the bathroom are surefire ways to bring a fun trip to a screeching halt....


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8 Completely Normal Poop Questions You’ve Been Too Afraid to Ask

January 3 2019

Let’s talk about poop—seriously. It’s something we’ve talked about before, so chances are, you already know what healthy bowel movements are supposed to look like. But what about the way you go No. 2—how long it takes, how often you go, how you sit on the toilet…you get the idea. We consulted a few trusty gastroenterologists to get the...


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Remedies for Traveller’s Diarrhoea

April 16 2018

One of the worst things to have during vacation is Traveller’s Diarrhoea (TD). This illness is said to be caused by a sudden change in surrounding and eating habit. Research has proven that is not the case. A bacteria present in the body is at fault.  Depending on the location of your vacation the chances...


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