About Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, affecting more than 300,000 people in the UK.
Yet they are largely hidden diseases, and one that causes stigma, fear and isolation – it’s thought that many people with the condition go undiagnosed and suffer in silence. It doesn’t have to be like this.
We are the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis and we have over 50 pages of information to help inform anyone affected, including friends, family, medical professionals and even employers.
Find out more about the conditions, their symptoms and treatment – and how you can get a diagnosis if you think you have Crohn's or Colitis.
If you have any queries about the conditions, contact our dedicated Information Service.
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Our publications
If you have questions about Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, you're not alone. We’ve helped thousands of people just...
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Crohn’s Disease
If you’ve been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease (or even you’ve had Crohn’s for some time) you may...
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Ulcerative Colitis
If you’ve just been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (or even if you’ve had it for some time) you may...
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What are the symptoms?
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are chronic (ongoing and life-long) conditions in which symptoms vary from person to person and will range...
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Getting a diagnosis
If your doctor suspects you have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease you may have to undergo some tests and investigations to make sure...
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Treatments
Treatment for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis depends on how severe the symptoms are, and how much of the gut is affected.
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Moving to adult care
If you’re a teenager with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or another from of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) then an important...
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Microscopic Colitis
If you’ve been diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis, you may be uncertain about what it is and how it may affect you.
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A-Z medical terms
If you’ve been diagnosed with, or you’re being treated for, Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, you’re...