Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)

Why diarrhoea happens

Over 500,000 people in the UK live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. One of the most distressing and persistent symptoms is chronic diarrhoea. Studies show that 50–60% of patients experience diarrhoea daily, often accompanied by urgency, bloating, and abdominal pain.

Diarrhoea in IBD isn’t just a “fast bowel.” It’s driven by inflammatory mediators, bile acids, and toxic by-products in the gut. These irritants stimulate the intestines, leading to frequent, urgent, watery stools.

The lived experience

On Crohn’s and colitis forums, patients describe living “tied to the toilet.” A 32-year-old man with ulcerative colitis wrote:

“I never go anywhere without planning the bathrooms first. Some days I run 10 times to the loo. It’s exhausting and makes socialising impossible.”

Loperamide is often prescribed but comes with risks: it only slows bowel movement and can increase the chance of complications like toxic megacolon during severe flares. It also doesn’t address urgency, one of the most disruptive symptoms.

ENTEROSGEL®: binding and cleansing, not slowing

ENTEROSGEL® is an oral intestinal adsorbent (enterosorbent) that works differently from anti-motility drugs. It binds and adsorbs inflammatory molecules, bile acids, and toxins, then removes them naturally through the stool.

⚛︎ Acts like a mop, sweeping away irritants from the gut lining.
⚛︎ Drug-free, tasteless, and safe for long-term use in IBD patients.
⚛︎ Safe for all ages, from newborns to the elderly, and even during pregnancy and breastfeeding — unlike loperamide and many IBD drugs.
⚛︎ Can be taken alongside other IBD treatments (keeping a 2-hour gap).

Case Study: Reddit (Crohn’s Forum)

“I’ve lived with Crohn’s for 15 years. Urgency was my worst symptom — I’d run to the loo 10 times a day. Loperamide helped a bit but made me feel blocked. Enterosgel changed everything. Within days, the urgency calmed, and now I use it regularly. I finally feel confident leaving the house again.”

Quality of life restored

With ENTEROSGEL®, IBD patients report:

⚛︎ fewer toilet trips,
⚛︎ reduced urgency,
⚛︎ better sleep,
⚛︎ and the confidence to go out without constant anxiety.

This translates into more energy, restored social life, stronger work performance, and even improved intimacy. Instead of managing symptoms with opioids, patients have a safe, drug-free option that addresses the underlying irritants.

Take ENTEROSGEL® alongside other medications, keeping 2 hours gap

ENTEROSGEL® is a modern tool for diarrhoea, offering safe long-term support and improving daily life where loperamide falls short.

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