👉 You can access the full, updated version of our patient information for heartburn and acid reflux here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/symptoms/heartburn-and-reflux/

#Heartburn #AcidReflux #Reflux (🧵3/3)

Heartburn and reflux are very common and can happen for many reasons. These symptoms can be uncomfortable, but you’re not alone, and support is available. (🧵2/3)

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#InflammatoryBowelDisease #IBD #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #MicroscopicColitis (🧵6/6)

Don’t forget to check out our friends @CrohnsColitisUK, the UK’s leading organisation supporting people with Crohn’s and colitis, for more support. (🧵5/6)

👉 Please share this post far and wide, and help us get to grips with guts this Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week via the link here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/awareness-dates/crohns-and-colitis-awareness-week/ (🧵4/6)

Together, let’s change that. By opening up more conversations, we can help those affected feel seen, heard, and supported. Awareness builds understanding and fuels action, helping us move towards better diagnoses and treatments. 💚 (🧵3/6)

This week is all about shining a light on these often misunderstood conditions. Talking about your guts should feel as natural as going to the toilet, but for many, it’s still a taboo. (🧵2/6)

Share this post far and wide, and together, we will get to grips with guts! 💚

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#Pancreatitis #AcutePancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #Pancreas (🧵6/6)

But it doesn’t end here. Awareness doesn’t end when November does. Let’s continue to share, learn, and push for change so that pancreatitis is better understood, better treated, and everyone living with it gets the support they need. (🧵5/6)

You’ve also discovered research that’s helping us understand the condition, which is the first step toward improving treatment and support for those affected. (🧵4/6)

You’ve learned more about what pancreatitis is, the signs and symptoms to look out for and the vital role the pancreas plays in keeping the body working as it should. (🧵3/6)

With your support, we’ve helped raise awareness of a condition that is so often misunderstood. You’ve read real-life experiences from people affected by pancreatitis, showing how deeply it can impact day-to-day life. Every story shared reminds us why awareness matters. (🧵2/6)

#Pancreatitis #AcutePancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #PEI #PERT

[VD: Chloé, wearing a Guts UK t-shirt and sits indoors in front of a teal wall. She speaks directly to the camera, busting common myths about pancreatitis.] (🧵3/3)

Some myths you might have heard:
-“Pancreatitis is always caused by alcohol”
-“Pancreatitis is just a stomach ache”
-“Once you recover from pancreatitis, it won’t come back”
-“Nutrition doesn’t matter”

Which of these surprised you the most?💚(🧵2/3)

Let’s get to grips with pancreatitis by learning the differences and how these conditions affect people, by watching our video. 💚

#Pancreatits #AcutePancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness (🧵4/4)

There are many causes of pancreatitis. Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, while long-term alcohol use can lead to chronic pancreatitis. (🧵3/4)

- Acute pancreatitis happens suddenly and can cause severe inflammation and pain.
- Chronic pancreatitis is long-term inflammation that causes lasting damage to the pancreas over time. (🧵2/4)

Watch the full video to learn more and help us get to grips with chronic pancreatitis this Kranky Panky Awareness Month! 💚

#Pancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #Guts