Solo Trek Across Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Hi, my name is Adam Place and I am fundraising for Crohn's & Colitis UK

New research shows over 1 in 123 people in UK living with Crohn’s or Colitis

Crohn's disease can sometimes be difficult to diagnose because it can have similar symptoms to lots of other conditions

I am currently struggling with the systems of Crohn's & Colitis myself, although I am currently undiagnosed I have struggled for over 7 years to get a diagnosis but the pain and the limitations it has on my life are all too real

I am wanting to raise awareness of the diseases and how life changing they actually can be

The distance of the 3 peaks is a challenge in and of itself however I will have to face other challenges that come with the disease whilst I am making my way round

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs). They can cause painful sores (ulcers) and inflammation in your gut.

Crohn’s and Colitis happen when the body’s immune system goes wrong.

Usually, the immune system protects the body. In Crohn’s and Colitis, the immune system starts attacking the body

Crohn’s and Colitis are lifelong conditions, which means you will always have the condition. But that does not mean you will always feel unwell. Treatment like medicines and surgery can help you feel a lot better.

In Crohn’s Disease the inflammation can be anywhere in the gut, from your mouth to your bottom.

In Ulcerative Colitis the inflammation and ulcers are only in the large bowel.

Microscopic Colitis is another type of colitis. In Microscopic Colitis there is inflammation of the large bowel. But Microscopic Colitis does not cause ulcers.

There will be times when your Crohn’s or Colitis makes you feel unwell. We call these flare-ups. And there will be times when your Crohn’s or Colitis is being controlled well. We call this remission.

There are many different treatments available to help you live well with Crohn’s or Colitis. These include medicines, surgery or both. Together with your IBD team, you can decide what treatment is right for you.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is not the same as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS can cause tummy pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. But unlike IBD, there is no inflammation, or blood in the poo