The festive season is a time for celebration, spending quality time with loved ones and, of course, indulging in food. It's estimated that the average Brit consumes around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day – two or three times the recommended daily intake.
And that doesn't even cover the leftovers on Boxing Day and Twixmas. From second helpings of roast potatoes to polishing off the cheeseboard at midnight, we're all familiar with the post-feast discomfort.
But what if those stomach issues aren't just due to overeating? Being tired beyond your post-turkey nap, excessive bloating and being stuffed before starters could all be signs that there's something more serious going on.
In time with December being Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Kiran Jones, Clinical Pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy, shares how to identify potential warning signs of more serious gut health problems, including bowel cancer, this Christmas.