Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...
Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.
So you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or UC. What does that mean? This 12-month series seeks to explain what the disease entails and how it's typically managed. As with any ...
Here's what colitis is, what leads to it and how the condition is most commonly treated.
For people with UC, ‘feeling better’ is just the start. Learn why tissue-level (histological) healing is becoming the new ...
Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...
Colitis and ulcerative colitis (UC) can look very similar because they share symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stool, and they both involve inflammation of the colon (the large ...
Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...
Microscopic colitis is a chronic bowel condition that can affect a person’s quality of life. However, treatments and lifestyle changes can effectively treat microscopic colitis. MC is a condition ...
Living with pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC) means your child may go through sudden shifts from minor to no symptoms to severe symptoms. They may need regular monitoring and long-term care. The ...