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Lactose intolerance or milk allergy? A safety distinction
Lactose intolerance can cause pain, bloating and bowel changes after dairy products
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Coeliac disease: why gluten avoidance is more than a food trend
Coeliac disease is an immune condition in which gluten damages the small intestine and affects nutrient absorption
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IBS symptoms: why not every episode of bloating is IBS
IBS may involve abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, with fluctuating symptoms
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Frequent heartburn: useful changes and reasons to get checked
Reflux heartburn occurs when stomach acid travels toward the throat
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Adult constipation: daily changes before relying on laxatives
Constipation includes hard stools, straining or a change from your usual pattern, not frequency alone
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Dehydration signs: when fluids are not enough
Thirst, dark urine, reduced urination and a dry mouth can indicate dehydration
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Snoring with daytime sleepiness: when to suspect sleep apnoea
Snoring alone does not diagnose sleep apnoea
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Recurring insomnia: practical habits and when to seek help
Insomnia involves recurring difficulty sleeping that can affect daytime concentration and mood
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Vitamin D and bone health: more is not always better
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate needed for bones, teeth and muscles
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Vitamin B12 deficiency: tingling can occur without anaemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency may involve fatigue, tingling and memory or neurological difficulties
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Fatigue and iron deficiency: finding the cause of anaemia
Iron-deficiency anaemia can cause fatigue, palpitations or breathlessness, but these symptoms are not specific to it
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High cholesterol without symptoms: why a blood test matters
High cholesterol usually produces no symptoms and is detected through a blood test, according to NHS guidance
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