Join #IBDSuperHeroes in a NEW Charitable (Ad)Venture 🔗ibdsuperheroes.wordpress.com/2024/05/10/joi…

We're embarking on an exciting new chapter in our charitable endeavours. We're thrilled to announce that we've shifted our fundraising efforts to support Bowel Research UK

Find out why 👇

Today marks World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day!

Barrett’s oesophagus is the term used for a potentially pre-cancerous condition where the normal cells lining the oesophagus (also known as the gullet or food pipe) have been replaced with abnormal cells. (🧵1/9)

What a wonderful evening. Thank you to everyone who came! Together, we’re getting to grips with guts 💚📣

So fantastic to see the vital research we fund in action, coming to life to make the future brighter when it comes to our guts! 💚👏

Learn about the #GutMicrobiome with NHS Gastroenterologist Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed. Saliha is the winner of Masterchef 17 and the author of Sunday Times Bestseller ‘THE KITCHEN PRESCRIPTION’, ‘FOODOLOGY’ and ‘KHAZANA’.

You can find out more information at bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/g…

Are you still getting a buzz after the 2024 London Marathon? Perhaps it inspired you to get out there and start training! Why not take on the London Landmarks 2025 Half Marathon!?

Join #TeamBRUK , apply today > bowelresearchuk.org/get-involved/e…

#BowelResearch #LondonMarathon #Bowels

Bowel Research UK has launched an appeal for major donations to create a ringfenced pot of £250,000 for researchers to apply for PhDs or small grants for research on the #GutMicrobiome .

Please support our #microbiome #appeal > bowelresearchuk.org/get-involved/m…

#BowelResearch #Bowels #gut

May sees Coeliac Disease Awareness Month 💚

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition (a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakes healthy tissues as foreign and attacks them). It is not an allergy or intolerance. (🧵1/5)

This #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth , learn about the symptoms of bowel cancer. Like, share or comment on this post to help spread awareness.

If you experience any of these symptoms over 3 or more weeks, it is really important to speak to your GP as soon as possible.

#BowelCancer

We're sharing Steve Rowley's bowel cancer story for #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth

Please read Steve's story > bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/bo…

#GutMicrobiome #Microbiome #BowelCancer #Cancer #BowelResearch #BowelDisease #Bowels #BowelHealth

Did you know that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects a third of the population? It's challenging to diagnose because its symptoms overlap with other digestive conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). (🧵1/6)

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In 2019, I thought I had food poisoning. I couldn’t eat without everything going straight through me.”

This was just the start of Lorna’s experience with microscopic colitis. (🧵1/8)

Garfield in real life.. 😅

Sarah's microscopic colitis story - 'For eight years, I struggled alone with my symptoms. Mentally, it was really tough.' 💚 (🧵1/9)

Microscopic colitis shares similar symptoms with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which can potentially lead to misdiagnosis. One study reveals that 1 in 3 people with microscopic colitis were initially misdiagnosed with IBS. (🧵1/6)

So important to know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and to get it checked out as soon as possible 💚

#OneThing we’re passionate about is early diagnosis. The earlier #BowelCancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

We're encouraging everyone this #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth to be aware of the possible symptoms of the disease. Learn more: bit.ly/3TVlxfp

Digestive conditions are often misunderstood. Symptoms like bloating or stomach cramps are just the tip of the iceberg for so many. But the reality often lies under the surface. (🧵1/6)