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What is chronic pancreatitis? 📢    During Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Month so far, we have shared evidence-based information videos on:  • What is the pancreas?  • What is acute pancreatitis?    Now, it's time to learn a little bit about chronic pancreatitis by watching and sharing this video with your circles. Though rare, it could affect you or a loved one, and it's important to know the signs and symptoms.   Stay tuned on our social media channels this month where we will be sharing more on the signs and symptoms of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. You can help us raise crucial awareness of this significantly misunderstood and underrepresented condition 💚   #KrankyPanky #ChronicPancreatitis #Pancreatitis #Pancreas Video description: Amy is sat down, wearing a long, cream jumper dress with a Guts UK t-shirt over the top. She is sat on a chair in front of a white wall and holds a small microphone. She explains a little about what chronic pancreatitis is. More information can be found on our website, in our evidence-based information.

What is acute pancreatitis? This Kranky Panky Awareness Month, we’re diving deeper into understanding acute pancreatitis. Many people don’t know about pancreatitis until they experience it. But together, we can change that! Pancreatitis can have a life-changing impact, and understanding it is the first step in raising awareness. Your knowledge could be the key that helps someone recognise the signs and seek the support they need. 👉 Learn more about acute pancreatitis via the link here: https://lnkd.in/eNXh5_PM And don’t forget to share this video! Let’s reach more people and shine a light on this often misunderstood condition together! 💚 #KrankyPanky #AcutePancreatitis #Pancreatitits #Pancreas #Guts #DigestiveHealth #Awareness #GutsUK Image description: Leeona is stood up in front of a wooden door. She has black hair and is wearing a Guts UK t-shirt. She is talking to the camera, explaining what acute pancreatitis is.

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Gareth, from Wrexham in Wales, was just 33 years old when he died in hospital from pancreatitis. His parents, Lynn and Steve, share his story with us in the hopes of raising awareness and helping other families affected by the condition. Until he experienced discomfort in his stomach one day whilst at work, Gareth and his loved ones were going about their daily lives, as normal. Just two hours after first experiencing discomfort, Gareth's pain became severe. His family took him to A&E. In the early hours of the next morning, Gareth was diagnosed with pancreatitis and he was moved to critical care, where he stayed for the next 10 days. Unfortunately, over the next four weeks, Gareth became increasingly poorly and deteriorated before he could be moved to a specialist hospital. Back in critical care, his family received devastating news that the medical staff couldn't get his blood pressure back up to where it needed to be. Lynn and Steve explained: "Both his kidneys and liver failed and unfortunately, they couldn’t get things under control. His cause of death was multiple organ failure due to pancreatitis.” The cause of Gareth's pancreatitis has never been found but his family agreed to further tests being carried out after his death to help others affected in the future 💚 Pancreatitis doesn't judge. It can impact anyone. Out of the blue and without signs or symptoms. At Guts UK, we are committed to supporting research into pancreatitis and educating people on the pancreas, an organ which many people don't even know exists, let alone its vital role in our digestive systems. Read more about why Gareth, his loved ones and others need you to support work into this cruel condition today: https://lnkd.in/e8TuJ42g Together, we will change and save lives 💚 #KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #AcutePancreatitis #Gallstones #PancreatitisAwareness #Pancreas #GutsUK

Ahead of Kranky Panky month, we spoke to Claire about her experiences with acute and chronic pancreatitis. Read her full story: https://lnkd.in/ebabPVwZ In 2019, Claire experienced severe pain just below her rib cage and thought she was having a heart attack. When this happened a second time, her friend suggested that it might be gallstones. After a rollercoaster of experiences, Claire was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Claire tells us: "I remember being told that if I tried to get out of bed, I was going to die.” 🚑 We chatted to Claire about how she feels now: “It’s hard to constantly wonder if I am healing. My life feels like it’s on hold and the fatigue is so hard to explain. I lost five stone and have lost some of my hair. I am also dealing with severe bile acid diarrhoea (BAD). I was told what happened to me is rare, but this doesn’t take away the weight of the pain this has caused me, both mentally and physically.” It's time that pancreatitis was taken more seriously. At Guts UK, pancreatitis is one of the priority research areas that we fund. With your support, we have the potential to change and save lives. Please stand with us this Kranky Panky month and help us to make crucial noise for pancreatitis by sharing this post 💚 📣 #KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #AcutePancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #Pancreas #PancreatitisAwareness #GutsUK #Guts #Gallstones #BileAcidDiarrhoea

Throughout November, we’ll be telling you more about the two main types of pancreatitis, acute and chronic, and the symptoms to look out for. There’s so much to learn about pancreatitis and to help get started, we thought it’d be helpful to tell you more about the pancreas itself! So, what is the pancreas and what does it do? 🤔 #KrankyPanky #Pancreatitis #Awareness #ChronicPancreatitis #AcutePancreatitis #Pancreas Video description: Jade is sat down on a chair in an office that has green walls. She has dark brown hair, glasses and is wearing a Guts UK t-shirt. She is talking to camera, explaining what the pancreas is and what it does.

It’s Kranky Panky Awareness Month!💚 Every November, we shine a light on pancreatitis. It’s a condition that affects the pancreas - a small but powerful gland that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones like insulin. When it becomes inflamed, it can lead to serious complications. This month, Kranky Panky is all about raising awareness together! We’ll share real stories, information about crucial research, and our evidence-based patient information about acute and chronic pancreatitis. The condition can be devastating to those affected and urgently needs more attention. Let’s get to grips with pancreatitis by visiting the link here: https://lnkd.in/eAZY8jQV Please share this post to help us raise the awareness pancreatitis truly deserves. Together, we will get to grips with guts! #Pancreatitis #KrankyPanky #Awareness #Pancreas #GutHealth #Guts #ChronicIllness #AcutePancreatitis #ChronicPancreatitis #DigestiveHealth #GutsUK #GutsCharityUK

Have you thought about writing a Will but aren’t sure where to start? You're not alone! Many people have questions about Wills, and we're here to help. With our partner the National Free Wills Network, you can meet with a local solicitor and write or update your Will for free. You can also amend your Will at any time, ensuring it always reflects your current wishes. You don't have a leave a gift in your Will to Guts UK to use this service. However, we'd be incredibly grateful if it's something you were considering. Our guts have been misunderstood for too long and a gift to Guts UK could enable us to continue providing expert information and support to people with digestive conditions or help to fund future groundbreaking research into the digestive system, leading to earlier diagnoses and kinder treatments for those affected. For more information, contact Dani at dfreedland@gutscharity.org.uk or call us at 020 7486 0341. Together, we can get to grips with guts and support those who need it most. 💚 #FreeWills #FreeWillsMonth #Guts #DigestiveSystem #GutsUK #GutsCharityUK

7 signs of liver cancer to be aware of💡 It’s Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re sharing some key symptoms to watch out for. Liver cancer can be hard to detect because symptoms don’t always show up early, but paying attention to your body is crucial. Some signs to watch for include: •Discomfort or pain in your upper belly (or it might be felt in the right shoulder blade) •Feeling sick or generally unwell •Loss of appetite or feeling full •Belly swelling (or a hard lump in the upper belly or under the right ribcage) 🚨 Urgent symptoms that need medical attention: •Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) •Fluid build-up in the belly or ankles •Vomiting blood If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to see a doctor immediately. Early detection can make all the difference. 👉 Check out the link in our bio for detailed information about liver cancer here: https://lnkd.in/eqVrAZW5 Raising awareness could save lives, so don’t forget to share this far and wide. Together, we can get to grips with liver cancer 💚 Don’t forget to check out our friends at Liver Cancer UK, part of The British Liver Trust for more fantastic info and support. #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth #LiverCancer #Liver #Cancer #Awareness #CancerSigns #DigestiveHealth #Health #Guts #GutsUK #GutsCharityUK

The Philanthropy and Trusts Manager is an exciting new role at Guts UK and will be integral to delivering our new fundraising strategy, enabling us to grow our income to meet our ambitious strategic aims. If you're an experienced, relationship-focused fundraiser who enjoys developing creative new ways to engage corporate partners, we'd love to hear from you. Read the full job description and apply at: https://lnkd.in/eBF_yVZ2. #Fundraise #Fundraising #Philanthrophy #Gastroenterology #Jobs #CharityJobs #Charity #GutsUK #GutsCharityUK