All information about Crohn's and Colitis
Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, surgery and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.
Treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis depends on how severe your symptoms are, and how much of your gut is affected.
Our information covers some of the most commonly used medicines used to treat Crohn's and Colitis.
We have separate information about surgery. We also have information about talking therapies for the mental health effects of Crohn's and Colitis, and information on food.
This information looks at some of the most common questions asked about Crohn's and Colitis medicines and how to take them.
Information about adalimumab, a treatment option for people with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
This information provides an overview of azathioprine and mercaptopurine treatment for Crohn’s or Colitis.
Information about biologic medicines and other targeted medicines used to treat Crohn’s and Colitis.
This information is for you if you are considering or have been prescribed treatment with filgotinib (Jyseleca) for Ulcerative Colitis.
Information about golimubab, a form of treatment for Colitis.
Information about infliximab, a form of treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis.
Information about methotrexate, a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s.
This information is for you if you are considering or have been prescribed treatment with ozanimod (Zeposia) for Ulcerative Colitis.
Information about risankizumab (also called Skyrizi), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s
Information about steroids (corticosteroids), a common medicine used to treat a flare-up of Crohn’s and Colitis.
This information is for you if you’re considering or have been prescribed treatment with tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for Ulcerative Colitis.
Information about upadacitinib (also called Rinvoq), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn's or Colitis.
Information about ustekinumab (also called Stelara), a biologic medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn’s or Colitis.
Information about vedolizumab (also called Entyvio), a medicine sometimes used to treat Crohn's or Colitis.
Information about 5-ASAs, also known as aminosalicylates, which are used to treat mild to moderate Colitis, and occasionally Crohn’s.
This information gives details on other treatments you may come across besides immunosuppressants, biological drugs and surgery.
This information will help you understand some of the risks and complications of taking immunosuppressants and some of the practical things that you can do to reduce your risk
Find out about new medicines being developed to treat Crohn’s and Colitis.
Visit all our information to find out more about Crohn's and Colitis, including symptoms, surgery and practical tips for living with Crohn's and Colitis.
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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:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Signposting you to 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.
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