I have just had a colonoscopy and scope. All clear except for the start of an ulcer. I am so swollen I look pregnant. Everything I eat seems to make me swell. I have also done allergy testing. What can I do to get rid of this constant bloatedness?

If you have an ulcer starting then your digestive system is clearly not working very effectively.

I suggest that to start with you read through my digestive booklet to get the basics right – it may mean eating far more slowly, or not drinking with food, or tackling stress in the rest of your life, etc.

There are plenty of reasons for digestion to go awry, but luckily there are also plenty of simple, practical things that will help get things back on an even keel.

I’d suggest not starting any remedies until you have put the practical advice into operation, and then maybe look at Silicol Gel, which will be soothing for your ulcer.

Ali Cullen
Nutritional therapist