Severe flare-ups are one of the greatest challenges of living with ulcerative colitis (UC). One option to try alongside your usual treatments is a low-residue diet. Its meant to reduce the amount of ...

Ulcerative colitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine. It can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, fatigue, and weight loss. For many people, the disease ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...

A new study indicates a common genetic variant may interact with gut bacteria to trigger chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The findings may help explain why people experience the disease ...

Keep a stash of these soft, easy-to-digest and nutrient-rich foods in the freezer to stay fueled during a UC flare.

For some people with ulcerative colitis (UC), the symptoms are mild. But for others, symptoms can quickly turn into a medical emergency called fulminant colitis. Fulminant colitis is rare, affecting ...

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you know that symptoms, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea, get worse during a flare. In some cases, they may become severe enough that you need to go to ...

Researchers have identified a gut-genetic interaction that could trigger an overactive immune response in the colon — offering one possible explanation for the pain and bleeding of ulcerative colitis, ...