ON THIS PAGESymptomsComplicationsWhy Fulminant Colitis OccursWhat to Do During a Severe UC FlareAfter a Fulminant UC EpisodeFor some people with ulcerative colitis (UC), the symptoms are mild. But for ...

A novel vaccination approach developed by Vanderbilt Health researchers cleared the harmful gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in an animal model of infection. An experimental vaccine ...

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

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the colon. Some environmental triggers, like smoking and certain drugs, may lead to the development of IBD. Ulcerative colitis is ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Ulcerative colitis causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits. UC flare-ups are worsened by stress, certain foods, and menstrual cycles. Other symptoms of UC include fever, ...

Lymphocytic colitis is a bowel condition characterized by chronic, watery diarrhea and the buildup of white blood cells in your gut. It is most common in older adults. Lymphocytic colitis is a rare ...

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As mentioned, Crohn’s colitis is a subtype of Crohn’s disease that only affects the colon. “We typically label Crohn’s based on what part of the gastrointestinal tract it affects,” says Sara ...

ATLANTA -- Mortality rates from Clostridioides difficile-related infections have fallen steadily since 2016, but the condition continues to take an uneven lethal toll based on sex, demographics, and ...