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Check your symptoms
If you’ve been having gut symptoms that are worrying you or affecting your day-to-day life, our symptom checker can help you decide in less than 30 seconds whether you should speak to your GP.
Everyone’s experience is different
No two people experience Crohn’s or Colitis in the same way. Symptoms can vary from blood in poo to unexplained weight loss, fatigue and stomach pain. You don’t need to have every symptom, or have them all of the time, for it to be a good idea to speak to your GP.
That’s where our symptom checker comes in
The symptom checker is quick and easy to use. Answer a few simple questions, and in around 30 seconds you’ll get clear guidance on:
- Whether you should speak to your GP
- What to say to your GP
- A letter you can show your GP to make those tricky conversations a little easier
It has already helped hundreds of thousands of people take the first step towards getting answers.
Why it matters
It can take time to get a Crohn’s or Colitis diagnosis. The sooner you speak to a GP, the quicker you can get the support and treatment you need.
Our symptom checker can help you start that conversation.
Important to know
- We developed the symptom checker with GPs and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) experts
- It’s for people aged 16 or over who don’t yet have a diagnosis
- The results are for guidance only and don’t replace professional medical advice
- If your symptoms get worse and you need urgent medical advice, call 111. In an emergency, call 999
Already diagnosed with Crohn’s or Colitis?
If you already have a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or any other form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, you’re in the right place. We are here to provide you with trusted information, real people's experiences, and expert advice, to help you live well with Crohn’s or Colitis. You can also join our incredible community by becoming a member today.
HOW THIS TOOL USES YOUR DATA
We will collect anonymous data from this symptom checker to improve our understanding of the diagnosis journey and help us make improvements, this includes data on symptoms, ages and ethnicity. If you give us your contact details, we will anonymise your data for monitoring purposes. More information on this will be provided before you give us any contact details.
We will not use your contact details for marketing, unless you later opt in to this or have already opted in to this. Read our privacy policy. You can unsubscribe/opt-out of marketing at any time by emailing supporters@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.
Helpline Service
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
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Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Listening and talking through your situation.
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Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
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Providing details of other specialist organisations.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.