Low-fiber fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids tend to be easier on an inflamed gut, ...

IBD Aware, a wearable medical device in development for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, aims to improve disease ...

Ulcerative colitis affects daily life, but proper management can help maintain quality of life. Learn how to cope with this ...

A doctor may recommend a low residue diet for a few reasons, including a flare-up of ulcerative colitis (UC). But it isn’t right for everyone with UC and isn’t meant as a long-term solution.

A preliminary modeling study suggests that four variables accessible at discharge could predict the risk for 90-day ...

When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), eating certain foods can worsen symptoms. Planning meals can help support a balanced diet and ease symptoms during a flare-up. UC is a type of inflammatory ...

Proctitis affects the rectum, whereas ulcerative colitis can affect the colon, the rectum, or both parts of the intestine. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...

During a flare-up, some people with ulcerative colitis also experience symptoms elsewhere in their body which is known as extra-intestinal symptoms. These can include: painful and swollen joints ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder that can generally be managed successfully with maintenance oral medications. However, approximately 15% of patients ...

In the early stages of a flare, a physician may seek confirmation ... All participants had a diagnosis of either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and were taking medication for IBD.