Crohn's & Colitis UK
WEBImproved 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.
Ulcerative Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBUlcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which causes your immune system to start attacking your gut. This causes swelling and inflammation in your rectum and colon (the two parts that make up the large bowel). Colitis can be diagnosed at any age, most commonly before the age of 30.
Food and Crohn's or Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBLiving 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 such as low FODMAP diet, high-fibre diet and ...
Crohn's Disease - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBAlthough 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.
Symptom checker - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBIn 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.
All about Crohn's and Colitis
WEBCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs). They can cause painful sores (ulcers) and inflammation in your gut. In Crohn’s Disease the inflammation can be anywhere in the gut, from your mouth to your bottom. In Ulcerative Colitis the inflammation and ulcers are only in the large bowel.
Treatments - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBMedicines 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.
Newly diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBAug 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.
How to get a diagnosis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBThe symptoms can include: Diarrhoea. Blood in your poo. Unexplained weight loss. Extreme tummy pain. Tiredness. Getting a diagnosis of Crohn's or Colitis is not always easy. You may need several tests, examinations and investigations. For some people, waiting times can be long.
COVID-19 in people with Crohn's or Colitis - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBInformation about COVID-19 (coronavirus or Covid) for people with Crohns or Colitis, the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. It includes information on risk, testing for COVID and what to do if you test positive or have COVID symptoms, treatment such as nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, remdesivir and molnupiravir and the Covid vaccine and vaccination programme.
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