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NEW: Rachel’s gastroparesis story

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. In early 2021, Rachel lost 3 stone in six months, felt constantly weak, malnourished, and brittle. Meals would come back up (sometimes days later), and no one could explain why.

Rachel is smiling, wearing a beige headband with her brown Spaniel. They are outdoors under a clear blue sky.

NEW: Jessie’s gastroparesis story

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. In 2022, Jessie started to experience bloating and pain when eating. She was rushed to hospital and from that day forward, couldn’t keep food or drink down and lost half...

Jessie has long black hair, in a side ponytail over her shoulder. She is wearing a black vest top and leggings, and socks. She has a feeding tube going into her nose, with navy tape holding it to her left cheek. She is holding a #GUTSelfie board and smiles at the camera, in front of a grey bookcase and cabinet.

#GUTSelfie 2025: Look what you made possible!

On Sunday 29th June, our phenomenal #GUTSelfie campaign took place for the fifth year. You took to Instagram to help us raise awareness of digestive symptoms and conditions and make vital noise for our guts....

Five tips for travelling with grumpy guts

We all deserve to explore, take breaks, and create memories. But let’s be honest, when you live with a digestive condition or symptoms, travel can come with a few extra worries.    If you’re able...

A blue background with white text that reads 'Five tips for travelling with grumpy guts' alongside an illustration of a yellow car with three Guts UK gut, gallbladder and oesophagus brand characters travelling inside.

We’re bringing Colin the Colon to Glasgow!

Have you ever met a giant, walk-through inflatable colon? Here’s your chance! We’re bringing Colin the Colon to Glasgow to raise vital awareness of digestive health conditions. Colin the Colon is a much-loved member of...

A pink, giant inflatable colon, named Colin, next to a Guts UK information stand.