An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus which is called the mucosa.

An anal fistula is an abnormal communication between the inside of the anus and the skin close to it.

Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN) is a pre cancerous change in the skin in the perianal area caused by exposure to human papilloma virus (HPV).

Anal skin tags, or rectal skin tags, are common and usually harmless growths that hang off the skin around the outside of the anus.

Barrett's oesophagus is a change in the tissue lining your oesophagus, the tube in your throat that carries food to your stomach.

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon) and the back passage (rectum).

Bowel incontinence, also known as faecal incontinence is an inability to control bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling.

Bowel habits can vary from person to person, day to day. However a sudden and noticeable change to your bowel habit can be suggestive of an underlying health issue.

Constipation is a common condition that involves going to the toilet less often to empty your bowels or passing hard or painful stools (poo)

Diverticulosis is a common condition of the colon that causes small pockets to form along its length.

Gallstones are collections of crystals of various substances in the bile. They look like small stones or gravel and they grow in the gallbladder.

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach and can affect any part of the stomach.

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common digestive disorder where acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus.

The groin is an area of your hip between your stomach and thigh. Groin pain consists of any discomfort in the area and is usually caused by straining a muscle during physical activity.

Haemorrhoids or ‘piles’ as they are commonly known, are vascular cushions at or just inside the opening of the bottom.