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Richard’s acute pancreatitis story

Pancreatitis turned Richard’s life on its head, overnight. He has become a type 3c diabetic and has pancreatic enzyme insufficiency (PEI).

Richard is stood in is garden, wearing a blue Guts UK t-shirt, grey trousers and black rimmed glasses. He has grey hair, and a silver watch on his arm. He has his hands in his pockets and to his left, are a selection of purple flowers, and other shrubs in pots, on a garden table. He smiles at the camera.

Beth’s acute pancreatitis story

In August 2023, Beth started waking up at night with pain. She was finally sent for an ultrasound scan and her gallbladder was described as ‘a bag of marbles’. In December 2023, she was admitted...

Beth is wearing a burgundy leather jacket and passionately singing into a microphone on stage. She has her left hand on her chest and is standing in front of a sign that says

Andrew’s pancreatitis story

“I can’t describe him in three words, because there were two Andrews, before pancreatitis and after. Before, he was happy, athletic, and full of energy. After, he was a shadow of his former self.”

Chris’ chronic pancreatitis story

In December 2024, Chris started having severe abdominal pain that wouldn’t go away. Throughout 2025, the abdominal pain kept moving from one side to another, and it became excruciating. He was finally diagnosed with gallstone...

Chris, Rachel, and their daughter Ella-Rose are smiling while standing outdoors in a green, wooded area, looking happy and relaxed.

Keith’s acute pancreatitis story

Keith’s acute pancreatitis story is told by his fiancée, Victoria. At 34 years old, Victoria explained to us that she thought she’d found the man that she would grow old with, but she never imagined...

Angel’s acute pancreatitis story

Angel was diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis after returning to A&E. Part of her pancreas had started to die, and she was transferred to an intensive care ward. She was given IV fluids and couldn’t...

Charlie’s acute pancreatitis story

Sarah shares her dad, Charlie’s, pancreatitis story to raise vital awareness this Kranky Panky. “My Dad, Charlie, was full of life. We had no idea pancreatitis could take him so suddenly.”

A man in a a white shirt (Charlie) smiles at the camera. Charlie is in the garden and is stood in front of a patio table, he is wearing oven gloves and holding a cooking utensil.

Charlotte’s chronic pancreatitis story

Charlotte was diagnosed with pancreatitis in A&E, after a blood test and CT scan. She now takes prescribed pancreatic enzymes (Pancreatic Exocrine Replacement Therapy) to help her body break down and digest food.

Charlotte wears a long, red patterned skirt, with a black top, and a black graduation gown and cap. Her graduation gown has yellow and red round the shoulders. She smiles, and has long, blonde straight hair.

Mia’s acute pancreatitis story

In 2023, Mia was four and was crying in pain and kept touching her belly. A few days later, Mia woke up curled in pain, and she kept vomiting, her belly swelling, and she looked...

Larissa stands beside Mia, who is sitting on some stones. Larissa is wearing sunglasses, a pink jacket, and black trousers. Mia is wearing a pink floral jacket and pink trousers, with a pink toy stroller next to her. They are outdoors, surrounded by greenery, with a stone structure in the background.

Mark’s chronic pancreatitis story

Mark, from Shropshire, was just 46 years old when he died at home from pancreatitis. His mum, Margaret, shares his story with us in the hopes of raising awareness and helping other families affected by...

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