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Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) - Gastroenterology
If you need to access PIFU
For patients with IBD
If you experience a flare-up, please call the IBD helpline number below and explain to the team that you are experiencing a flare-up and you need to be seen.
Over the phone, the team will agree on a suitable appointment date and time with you.
York patients: 01904 726154
Scarborough patients: 01723 236323
The most common symptoms of an ulcerative colitis flare-up are:
- Loose or more frequent bowel movements (diarrhoea)
- Bleeding from the back passage
- Abdominal pain
For patients with IBS
If you experience a severe flare, please call the IBS helpline number below and the nurses will be in contact with you.
York and Scarborough patients: Call 01904 724085 or 01904 724048 or email yhs-tr.ibsfgd@nhs.net.
If you require urgent medical advice, you should contact your GP or NHS 111, or your local emergency department (A&E) in an emergency. For all other concerns, your GP remains your first point of contact if you are feeling unwell.
Useful resources
- Gastroenterology PIFU for IBS patients (patient information leaflet)
