Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and an urgent need to empty the bowels. Symptoms can alternate between ...

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Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes ulcers and inflammation to develop on the inner lining of the large intestine. Some people may also develop inflammation in other areas, such as the ...

There is insufficient evidence to support exclusive enteral nutrition as an adjunctive therapy for active ulcerative colitis, despite its good tolerability and low discontinuation rates ...

Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Sometimes it can be accompanied by blood and mucus. Treatments could help manage your symptoms. Ulcerative colitis (UC ...

Evidence is accumulating that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to ulcerative colitis. The most consistent genetic associations have been shown for the MHC locus HLA Class II ...

“More and more doctors are putting turmeric in their repertoire to help treat ulcerative colitis,” says Linda Antinoro, RD, a registered dietitian at Pesto Health who works with people with IB ...

Living with ulcerative colitis means navigating a complex and often unpredictable digestive condition that impacts daily life in profound ways. This inflammatory bowel disease affects ...

The risks of untreated ulcerative colitis (UC) are many, affecting not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the eyes, joints, liver, kidneys, heart, and bones. As arguably the more severe form of ...

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announced Monday that its oral treatment, icotrokinra, met the main goal in a mid-stage trial for ulcerative colitis, boosting JNJ stock by 1% in early trading.

Proctosigmoiditis is a form of left-sided ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum and sigmoid colon rather than a larger area of the colon. It usually causes diarrhea. Proctosigmoiditis affects ...

People with ulcerative colitis (UC) may have low magnesium levels due to their symptoms. Supplementing magnesium and eating magnesium-rich foods may help those with UC avoid a deficiency in this ...