Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The condition ...

Colon erosions are small, shallow sores or ulcers on the lining of your colon, or large intestine. They’re often surrounded by a ring of red, inflamed tissue. They can also be irregular in shape ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease ...

Ulcerative colitis is a relatively common long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon. Dietary changes and medications can often help manage symptoms, but surgery is an option in ...

is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers along the lining of the colon and rectum. UC can affect all or part of the colon. The location and severity of ...

Researchers in Michael Sigals lab at the Max Delbruck Center and Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin have discovered the ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, also known as the colon. The large intestine acts as a five foot long conveyor belt that absorbs moisture to help ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike Crohn's disease, colitis is primarily limited to the colon (large ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful ulcers and irritation in the large intestine. In North America alone, it is estimated to affect more than ...

The symptoms of UC are unpredictable. On a given day it can cause an urge to use the bathroom repeatedly, or blood in your stool, and then the next you may not experience any symptoms at all. Once ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms such as diarrhea and reduced appetite may increase the risk of malnutrition. Working with a UC-focused registered dietitian can help people ensure they get the ...