Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
You have been advised to have a small bowel capsule endoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written to enable you to make an informed...
Archive: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Self-management programme
What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease with periods of both remission and relapse. It is recognised that prearranged clinic appointments are...
Rectosigmoid and pancolitis
What is rectosigmoid or pancolitis? Rectosigmoid is a type of ulcerative colitis; it is called rectosigmoid colitis as the inflammation is in the rectum and up to 40cm of...
Pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease
Most women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby. Active disease is more of a risk to a normal pregnancy than most...
Dietary Advice for Ulcerative Colitis
What is Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD is a term used to cover a number of inflammatory conditions of the...
Homecare Medicines Service
Why have I been given this information leaflet? You have been given this leaflet as your doctor has prescribed you medicines which can be delivered directly to your home...
Dietary Management of Constipation
This information sheet is designed to help you to increase the amount of fibre in your diet to manage constipation. Constipation may be caused by a variety of factors...
Colonoscopy – The procedure explained
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a colonoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been...
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has...