To mark Coeliac Awareness Week from 14th to 20th May, we are looking at some of the common myths and misconceptions about the disease and hoping to set the records straight about what it is (and isn’t), who is affected and what to do if you have the disease. “It is the same as being…
To mark Nutrition and Hydration Week, from 12 to 18 March, we’re inviting you to pause and take a look at what you’re eating and drinking and, in particular, it’s impact on your digestive health.
Having a digestive disorder can be a double whammy. Not only do you feel unwell but you can also feel uncomfortable discussing your symptoms. But we’re here to tell you that digestive disorders are very common and there are treatments available that can help. So, no matter how embarrassed you feel about visiting your doctor,…
At this time of year, after we’ve maybe piled on a few pounds over Christmas and we’re feeling motivated to get fit, we can sometimes push ourselves a bit too hard. The number of sports-related and gym-related hernias rises in January. So, what is a hernia and how can you avoid one? Hernias occur when…
It’s hard to ignore someone who is dressed from head to toe in purple. That’s why Crohn’s and Colitis UK chose it as the symbol for Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. People up and down the UK wore purple to raise awareness about these conditions. Crohn’s and Colitis are becoming increasingly common. Yet, public awareness…
The idea that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is linked to stress is not new. A growing body of evidence shows that there is a link between IBS and stress or anxiety, although this is not the same as saying IBS is all in the mind. National Stress Awareness Day – 1 November 2017 With 1…
From first experiencing symptoms to receiving a positive diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) takes an average of four years in the UK. Why so long? Why so long? Partly the reason is a lack of awareness among clinicians about the many different characteristics of IBS. The disease can have many different symptoms and can be…
Bowel cancer is certainly more common in people over 50, with approximately 90% of cases in over 60-year-olds. However, 2,500 people under age 50 are diagnosed in the UK each year. This number is expected to grow too, as a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle become more prevalent in today’s society. Many young people…
If you are fed up with IBS symptoms putting a downer on your social life, it is time to take action. It is understandable that you may feel anxious to leave the house if your stomach is in knots and you may feel embarrassed if you keep having to run to the toilet when out…
IBS is short for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common condition thought to affect 10-20% of the UK population. Although the exact cause of IBS is unknown, there is guidance around lifestyle aspects that may either aggravate IBS-related symptoms or help keep IBS at bay. Diagnosis is the first step to understanding if you have IBS,…