Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Here's what colitis is, what leads to it and how the condition is most commonly treated.

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Bacteria uses multiple defense mechanisms to survive in the host body. Shigella bacteria, that causes colitis, disable multiple host defense pathways using three specialized effector proteins, as ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old female who is in moderate health. After a monthslong bout of diarrhea, blood work, and a colonoscopy, I’ve been diagnosed with microscopic colitis. After a round of ...

Studies in mice reveal the mechanism that induces this severe side effect and point to a solution that kills the cancer without causing gastrointestinal issues. Researchers at the University of ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center discovered a new mechanism for eliminating one of the main side effects of immunotherapy treatment: colitis. Immunotherapy is used ...

Crohn's colitis is a form of Crohn's disease, which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several types of Crohn's disease exist, and each one is distinguished by the part of the digestive ...

Managing UC-related bloating involves a mix of treating inflammation with medication, identifying personal food triggers, and adjusting eating habits. While ulcerative colitis (UC) is best known for ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I was told that I have lymphocytic colitis. I have been on Entocort for three months and am now on Lialda. I am seeing a gastroenterologist. I am told that this is an immune problem. Am ...

What Is Infusion for Ulcerative Colitis? If your doctor has recommended infusion therapy, this is probably because standard treatment hasn’t helped relieve symptoms caused by moderate-to-severe ...