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 ...

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 ...

Ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is marked by periods of remission times when you experience few, if any symptoms followed by relapses caused by active inflammation, ...

A study suggests that habitual meat intake may relate to a higher risk of ulcerative colitis flares. Image credit: Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images The prevalence of IBD is rising, and current ...

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 ...

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 approximately 1 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Los Angeles Times illustration) Researchers have identified a gut-genetic interaction that could trigger an overactive immune ...

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 (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine, causing persistent inflammation in the colon and rectum. The condition typically begins in the rectum ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can cause inflammation, ulcers and damage in the large intestine. Although diet is only one piece of the puzzle, choosing the right ...