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Michael’s gastroparesis story

This Gastroparesis Awareness Month, Michael shares his experiences. We’re shining a light on what it’s like to live with gastroparesis. For Michael, he developed heartburn, reflux and vomiting just after starting university.

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Summer-proof your gut!

Summer is often a season spent enjoying BBQs, festivals, days out, and afternoons in beer gardens. However, it can feel a bit unpredictable for people living with digestive conditions. Changes in routine, different foods and warmer weather can all affect how your gut behaves. With...

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High joy, low impact summer activities

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine and longer days, even if you need to take it easy. There are plenty of summer activities to make the most of the...

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Let’s Talk Guts: It’s time to join the conversation!

From Monday 13 to Sunday 19 July, Guts UK is on a mission to get the nation talking about their guts. Join the conversation this July.

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June 2026 update: How to deal with Creon, Nutrizym or Pancrex supply issues

The current supply problems with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) under the brand Creon® will probably last until the end of 2026. Some people will need a different brand of PERT, like Nutrizym® or Pancrex®,...

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Colin the Colon comes to Liverpool to get people talking about gut health

Get ready, Liverpool — Colin the Colon is coming to town. The Guts UK team and Colin the Colon, a giant, walk-through inflatable replica of a colon, will be at Liverpool’s Metquarter on 21 June,...

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Magda’s gastritis story

Magda describes her gastritis symptoms as being like someone is inside her stomach with a razor blade, pouring acid onto it. Keen to raise awareness and funds, Magda shares her story and fundraising challenge to...

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David’s Hirschsprung’s disease story

David was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease when he was just a few months old. In January 1986, he had surgery to form an ileostomy and has since had it reversed. He wants to raise vital...

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Rachel’s Crohn’s disease story

Rachel lives with Crohn’s disease and has also had a temporary stoma. For Rachel, running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Guts UK helped her to show that people living with digestive conditions can still...

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