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Get to grips with wind
Wind in your gut is a completely normal part of digestion. In fact, passing wind is a sign that your digestive system is working! Most gut gas is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane. The post Get to grips with wind appeared first on Guts UK .
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Get to grips with pancreatitis at our free online event
Every November, Kranky Panky puts pancreatitis in the spotlight, sharing real stories from people in our community. This year, we’re also hosting ‘Getting to Grips with Pancreatitis’ – a free webinar exploring both acute and chronic pancreatitis. When is the webinar? Join us on…
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Michael’s diverticulitis story
Michael shares his story as part of our 2026 Diverticular Disease Awareness campaign, keen to share hope and to emphasise why patient-led research is so vital for chronic digestive conditions. The post Michael’s diverticulitis story appeared first on Guts UK .
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Get to grips with bloating and distension
Bloating is that uncomfortable, tight or full feeling inside your tummy. It is a subjective sensation, meaning it is something you feel inside your gut, even if your gut doesn't look any different on the outside. Distension is the physical, visible swelling of your tummy. Unlike…
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Let’s get particular about diverticular! Will you join us?
This Diverticular Disease Awareness Week, we’re getting particular about diverticular disease, and we want you to join us! The post Let’s get particular about diverticular! Will you join us? appeared first on Guts UK .
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Can lab-grown nerve cell patches fix Hirschsprung’s disease?
Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare digestive condition that affects babies and children. It happens when part of the bowel is missing important nerve cells. Rather than surgery to remove the damaged bowel, this project explores whether it could one day be repaired using healthy…
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Rachel’s Hirschsprung’s Disease story
On this Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Day (15th September), we’re sharing Rachel’s story. Rachel lives with a rare form of the condition – Total Colonic Aganglionosis (TCA) and shares her experiences of undergoing stoma surgery and helping to run Hirschsprung’s Disease UK.…
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Remember a Charity Week: Annie Rose’s story
This September, Guts UK is proud to take part in Remember a Charity in your Will Week, taking place from 7–13 September. As part of this national campaign involving charities across the country, we’re taking the opportunity to showcase the incredible difference you can make by…
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Remember a Charity Week: David and Steve’s story
David and Steve met online in 2000. After six months of messages, they finally met in person and immediately clicked. They built a life together filled with travel, theatre and live events. But for much of their marriage, they lived apart during the week. Steve worked in South…
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Get to grips with constipation
Constipation is a very common digestive symptom where you find it difficult to pass poo or are passing poo less frequently than what is normal for you. Constipation is generally categorised into two main types based on how long it lasts: short-term (acute) constipation and…