Occasional gut discomfort lasting up to a few days is a common problem with a myriad of causes, from eating something that’s disagreed with you to picking up a stomach bug. But when those common symptoms progress to dozens of trips to the bathroom daily, severe tiredness and painful joints, they could point to a more debilitating condition – ulcerative colitis.
Emily Lockwood tells Cosmo how her Ulcerative Colitis was a crucial part of her wedding planning so that despite her ill health, she still had a magical day.