Ulcerative colitis causes may include genetic factors, autoimmune issues, environmental triggers, or a combination of all three. Some researchers are also investigating the role of diet in the ...

M.C. ANSWER: “Colitis” does mean inflammation of the colon, but it isn’t just one disease. It’s a finding that is associated ...

Linda Winston decided after over two decades being a patient dealing with Crohn’s disease, she wanted to become an advocate ...

There are many mechanisms at work here, but the blood sugar increase is probably secondary to the weight gain, rather than ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers to develop in the colon and rectum. For some people, surgically removing the colon can cure UC.

Scientists have identified a gene that can help doctors predict which patients are likely to develop severe ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause cramping and chronic diarrhea. It can often be managed with medication, but paying attention to your diet is also important.

Based on the endoscopic and histological findings, the patient was diagnosed with colitis cystica profunda (CCP). CCP is a very rare benign condition of the colon characterized by the presence of ...

Results from a retrospective cohort study show lower all-cause mortality and fewer hospitalizations and intestinal ...

Inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease and colitis cause intense financial pressure as well as physical distress, a new study shows. More than 40% of people with inflammatory ...