Crohn's & Colitis UK
WEBWe provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis. Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays). About our Helpline service. 0300 222 5700 Email LiveChat. Landbot.io is a tool to create conversational interfaces in substitution of forms.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
About Crohn's and Colitis
WEBAt 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 ...
Symptoms - Crohn's and Colitis UK
WEBMany people with Crohn’s or Colitis experience symptoms that affect their tummy or how they poo. But these conditions may not just affect the gut - it can have an impact on other body parts too. Our information explains some of the more common symptoms and gives tips on how to manage them.
Understanding Crohn's and Colitis
WEBFamily, friends and colleagues are more than welcome to attend. Please note that these events are: Knowing more about Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Microscopic Colitis (all forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - IBD) can help you to feel better informed and able to take a more active part in decisions about your treatment.
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