While an isolated ache or a single symptom can be easy to ignore, a health expert warns that certain combinations are cause for alarm.

“Taken by mouth, castor oil is a stimulant laxative,” Dr Misra-Sharp says. “It works quickly – usually within a few hours – and can provide relief for constipation. That’s one cause of bloating, so in ...

“Taken by mouth, castor oil is a stimulant laxative,” Dr Misra-Sharp says. “It works quickly – usually within a few hours – and can provide relief for constipation. That’s one cause of bloating, so in ...