What’s up with my gut?
If you're dealing with gut pain, bloating or changes in your poo you can't explain, you're not alone. Get free information to help you talk to your GP with confidence.
Created with UK healthcare professionals and leading charities.
Your patient toolkit
Recognise the signs, start conversations, and find the right support sooner.
Created December 2025.
Why you might feel like this
Many people search for answers when gut symptoms won't settle. Whether it's gut pain, bloating, or a child complaining their tummy hurts, it's important to understand what's going on.
What the guide gives you
Understand your symptoms
Clear explanations of common gut symptoms, including pain, bloating and changes in poo, to help you feel more informed.
Know what to ask your GP
Simple questions and prompts that help you explain your symptoms clearly, whether for yourself or your child.
Find next steps
An overview of the tests your GP may suggest, what they mean, and how the process usually works.
Support for parents and carers
When your child has ongoing tummy pain, changes in their poo, or symptoms that don’t make sense, it can be worrying. The Parent Guide helps you track what’s happening, understand possible causes, and feel prepared to speak up for your child.
It includes ways to record symptoms, questions to ask the GP, and what investigations might follow. Most children’s gut symptoms have manageable causes - but early GP conversations can make a real difference.
This information was created by UK charities working together with healthcare professionals and people with lived experience.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my stomach pain keep returning?
Stomach pain has many causes. This website helps you track symptoms and understand conditions your GP might think about, so you can get clearer answers.
Should I worry about bloating every day?
Frequent bloating is something your GP should investigate. Our guide can help give you confidence to talk about your symptoms.
What if my symptoms feel embarrassing?
GPs hear about gut symptoms every day. This guide can help you find the right words without feeling awkward.
