DIGESTIVE HEALTH

North East Leith Cluster

Looking after your digestive system can help improve any symptoms you are experiencing and the resources below can offer support on this.

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Quick reference: Constipation I Diverticular Disease I Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) I Indigestion I Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) I Lactose intolerance

BRITISH DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

Website

Food Fact Sheets written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy. Including information on iron, healthy eating, sports nutrition advice, fad/detox diets, constipation/fibre, calcium/osteoporosis, cholesterol, blood pressure, pregnancy, vegetarian/vegan

COELIAC UK

Unspecified

Charity working to improve the experience of healthcare and ensuring a gluten-free diet is easy to manage, also has a local Edinburgh support group.

CROHN'S AND COLITIS UK

Mon- Fri

Charity for those with Crohn's and Colitis offering an advice line (email, telephone, live chat), information on living with Crohn's and Colitis, education programme, support and more.

IBS NETWORK

Mon - Fri

Network providing support, information and resources including dietary changes and symptom management plans.