Bowel Category

Bowel Resources

Welcome to the bowel resources section where you can find useful information and advice to help keep your bowel healthy or manage your condition. Keep checking back as we will be regularly updating this section with further helpful resources.

Information relating to bowel problems and bowel treatments can be found under the bowel heading at the top of the page or take a look at our resources and downloads pages for more detailed advice and tools that you can use to aid your conservative treatments.

Please note that the information contained within these pages are a guide only. Your GP will be able to advise on the best methods for treating your condition. Please speak to your GP or Healthcare Practitioner before treating yourself following any of the advice given in these resources.

Bristol stool form scale

Different people have different bowel habits. Most people who have a bowel movement more than 3 times a week and pass good textured faeces (not too hard or soft) can be said to have 'normal' bowel behaviour. Since it can be hard to state…

Bowel Care For Children

Bowel problems are not limited to adults and are definitely not just part of getting older – children can experience them too. Some children will be born with bowel conditions while others can develop them as they start to grow. In this…