Managing ulcerative colitis often involves medications that affect your immune system. Learn which vaccines are recommended ...

Doctors use tests such as an endoscopy and complete blood count to check for signs of remission in the gut.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes painful sores and inflammation deep inside your colon and rectum. That can lead to hard-to-manage symptoms like ...

Ulcerative colitis treatment drug Omvoh, from Eli Lilly, was linked to sustained clinical remission after 4 years, according to new trial data. Image credit: Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images ...

Though it may seem daunting to make the dietary changes necessary after an IBD diagnosis, these expert ideas will make it ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an ongoing condition that can cause inflammation and open sores, called ulcers, in the lining of your large intestines. It can start suddenly but usually begins slowly over ...

At least 2.4 million Americans have IBD. So why is it still so hard for women to get an accurate diagnosis?

Although diarrhea is more common with ulcerative colitis, up to half of people with the condition may have constipation at some point. When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), bowel issues can develop ...

If you find yourself shaking your fists at the sky, demanding to know the truth behind the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve probably had your fair share of less-than-pleasant bathroom time.

Scientists have identified a gene that can help doctors predict which patients are likely to develop severe ulcerative colitis. The breakthrough, made by Danish researchers, means that for the first ...

Cristcot, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company advancing targeted therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, today announced that the Company will present its abstract evaluating the impact of ...

Life doesn’t stop just because you have ulcerative colitis. Friends have dinner parties, family members get married, workout classes happen, and it’s more than understandable to want to get out there.