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Sehba’s coeliac disease story

Sehba’s symptoms began during her GCSE and A-Levels. It got to the point where she kept having stomach aches, he hair was falling out, and she felt really tired despite getting eight hours of sleep....

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Guts UK announces new Pancreatitis Research Funding Call

Guts UK is thrilled to announce a new research funding call into the priority area of pancreatitis, in partnership with BSPGHAN, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and the PSGBI.

Coeliac disease: Why we’re busting myths this awareness month

Coeliac disease is a topic that gets talked about a lot, but unfortunately, much of what we hear isn’t actually true. This Coeliac Disease Awareness Month, we’re on a mission to set the record straight....

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Get to grips with the Mediterranean diet and gut health

Have you ever wondered why a simple change in diet is so often recommended for a healthier life? Or perhaps you’re curious about how the food on your plate actually interacts with the trillions of...

Grace’s coeliac disease and bile acid diarrhoea (BAD) story

This Coeliac Disease Awareness Month, Grace shares her experiences. We’re shining a light on what it’s like to live with coeliac disease. For Grace, her diagnosis came at 18, just as she was starting university.

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Survey reveals widespread misunderstanding of microscopic colitis and the impact on patients affected by the condition

This Microscopic Colitis Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the widespread misunderstanding of microscopic colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the significant impact it has on those affected by the condition....

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Get to grips with alcohol and the digestive system

Have you ever wondered why a night out can lead to a burning sensation in your chest or a sudden change in your poo? Or perhaps you’re trying to calculate units whilst wondering how alcohol...

Steve’s bowel cancer story

Steve shares his bowel cancer story and shares, “If you have blood in your poo, it needs checking out. Don’t put it off.”

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Griffin’s irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) story

Griffin shares his experiences with IBS. He wants others to know that digestive conditions, such as IBS, and their impact on people need more awareness.

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Sarah’s story: Honouring her dad’s memory through the Guts UK Memory Garden

This spring, we’re thrilled to launch our online Guts UK Memory Garden. The Memory Garden is a special place to remember and honour someone you love. For each tribute created, a flower will blossom in...

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