Crohn's & Colitis UK
Improved lives today, a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis tomorrow. Every day, people are diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease. You could be any age, rich or poor, of any faith or none, of any ethnicity, sexuality, or gender. You could be anyone walking down any UK street.
Crohn's Disease - Crohn's and Colitis UK
Although Crohn’s is called an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, any part of the gut can be affected, from your mouth to your anus. It can also affect other parts of your body. Crohn’s can be diagnosed at any age, most commonly before the age of 30. At least 1 in every 323 people in the UK are living with Crohn’s Disease.
Ulcerative Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, which causes problems with your immune system., This causes swelling and inflammation in your rectum and colon, which are two parts of the large bowel. Colitis can be diagnosed at any age, most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
Symptoms - Crohn's and Colitis UK
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic (ongoing and life-long) conditions in which symptoms vary including diarrhoea and constipation, fatigue, dehydration, bloating and wind, bowel incontinence, abdominal pain and blood in ...
Food and Crohn's or Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
Living with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can mean making some changes to your diet. This information aims to help you eat well with Crohn’s or Colitis and make informed choices about your diet. It includes information on healthy eating, nutritional treatments, and specific diets …
Understanding Crohn's and Colitis
If you’re experiencing diarrhoea, blood in your poo, or extreme pain, then there’s a chance you might have Crohn’s or Colitis. Find out how to get a diagnosis. We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support ...
Treatments - Crohn's and Colitis UK
Medicines to treat Crohn's and Colitis. Immunosuppressant medicines. These medicines control the immune system to stop it attacking the gut: Adalimumab. Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine. Biologic Drugs. Etrasimod. Filgotinib. Golimumab.
About Crohn's and Colitis
At Crohn’s & Colitis UK, we are committed to sharing a wide range of experiences that represent the people we serve, in all their similarities and differences. We contacted Lori to ask her if she’d like to write this blog and add her voice to the stories we’re telling. We are working hard to work with members of our Crohn’s & Colitis UK ...
Symptom checker - Crohn's and Colitis UK
In less than 30 seconds it can help you decide if you should speak to your GP. Our symptom checker has been developed in partnership with GPs and clinicians to encourage you to check symptoms and seek the correct advice. In just six questions you can find out if the symptoms you’re worried about are something you should contact your GP about.
Newly diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
Aug 1, 2023 · 2. Stay informed. It’s natural to have lots of questions about how your condition will affect you - we have the information you need to find support, get answers, and take control. Start with All about Crohn's and Colitis - an easy to read introduction to what the conditions are.