The festive period is a time of celebration, spending time with friends and family and, often, overindulgence when it comes to eating. The average Brit is thought to eat around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day – double or triple the recommended daily average.

From the second helping of roast potatoes to finishing off the cheeseboard at midnight, we all know the festive feast can leave us feeling a little worse for wear. But what if those tummy troubles aren't just down to overeating?

In line with Decembeard – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Kiran Jones, clinical pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy, reveals how to spot the warning signs that could indicate you may have more sinister gut health issues, or worse, bowel cancer, this Christmas.

Red flag symptoms that could indicate bowe

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