Gut Problems and diagnosis

Understanding what's up with your gut

Understanding gut problems can be confusing. This website helps adults, parents or carers, and healthcare professionals recognise gut symptoms, explore possible causes and find trusted guidance.

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Understand your diagnosis journey

If you’ve had ongoing gut pain, bloating or changes to your poo, this guide explains what your GP may do, what tests to expect and how to get the right support.

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Support your child’s diagnosis

It can be worrying if your child has on-going tummy pain or changes to their poo. Our resources help you recognise symptoms and understand the next steps.

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Improve confidence in assessment

Access evidence-based pathways to support confident assessment and referral for lower GI symptoms.

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Trusted guidance

This information was created by UK charities working together with healthcare professionals and people with lived experience.