I guess the more exposure this disease gets in the media, the more the powers that be will take notice. (from the BBC)
Fletcher takes 'extended break'
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Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football because of a serious stomach illness.
A United statement said the 27-year-old is suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
His last game was in the 2-2 Champions League home draw against Benfica on 22 November, in which he scored.
The club said Fletcher had "accepted medical advice to take an extended break".
He is taking a rest "in order to afford the best chance possible of achieving full remission once again".
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He is one of the most inspirational players I have had the pleasure of working with and, on behalf of his Scotland team-mates and my backroom staff, I sincerely hope this time off, allied to the support of his family, will enable him to make a full recovery
Scotland manager Craig Levein
The statement added: "Darren's continued desire to play and his loyalty to both club and country has probably compromised the chances of optimising his own health and fitness.
"We request that his privacy is respected and hope that the removal of the additional stress associated with speculation regarding his health will also aid his recovery."
Fletcher signed a new four-year deal until 2015 with United in March