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Ian(pictured) first began to experience stomach problems about eight years ago. “I started getting severe stomach cramps, violent diarrhoea and nausea,” he says. “At first I panicked, I had no idea what was wrong with me, I was too scared to go to the doctor.”

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Here you will find information about a range of conditions, to find out more click on the links.

Leaflets and Factsheets

A printed version of each leaflet and factsheet is available. to request copies please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it stating which titles along with your postal address or write to: Core, Freepost, LON4268, London, NW1 0YT.

Bulk Orders for hospitals

To order bulk quantities of leaflets go to Bulk Order Leaflets for an order form and prices.

To look at individual leaflets click on the links below: 

Acute Diarrhoea
[PDF Version]
Achalasia
[PDF Version]
Adhesions
[PDF Version]
Barrett’s Oesophagus
[PDF Version]
Bowel Cancer
[PDF Version]
Coeliac Disease
[PDF Version]
Constipation
[PDF Version]
Crohn's Disease
[PDF Version]
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction
[PDF Version]
Difficulty in Swallowing
[PDF Version]
Dumping Syndrome
[PDF Version]
Diverticulitis and Diverticular Disease
[PDF Version]
Fibre
[PDF Version]
Food Intolerance
[PDF Version]
Gallstones
[PDF N/A]
Heartburn and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
[PDF Version]
Helicobacter pylori
[PDF Version]
Hernias
[PDF Version]
Hirschprung’s Disease
[DOC Version]
Indigestion
[PDF Version]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
[PDF Version]
Laparascopic Fundoplication 
[PDF Version]
Lactose Intolerance
[PDF Version]
Liver Cancer
[PDF Version]
Looking after your Insides
[PDF Version]
Maintaining Bowel Control
[PDF Version]
Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia
[PDF Version]
Oesophageal Cancer
[PDF Version]
Pancreatic Cancer
[PDF Version]
Pancreas and Pancreatitis - coming soon[PDF N/A]
Peg Feeding
[PDF Version]
Peptic Ulcers
[PDF Version]
Piles and other disorders
[PDF N/A]
Polyps in the Bowel
[PDF Version]
Stomach Cancer
[PDF Version]
Symptoms after Gastrectomy
[PDF Version]
The Hazards of Swallowing Glass
[PDF Version]
Ulcerative Colitis
[PDF Version]
Windy Symptoms
[PDF Version]

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Information leaflets and factsheets are provided for information only.The information found in them is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other health care professional.ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment. Core is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for ANY form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by the information in this booklet