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Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory ...

Researchers have identified a gut-genetic interaction that could trigger an overactive immune response in the colon — offering one possible explanation for the pain and bleeding of ulcerative colitis, ...

Ease the symptoms of a UC flare, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever using expert-backed tips, and learn when to seek ...

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 ...

Fatty fish, lean protein, soluble fiber and softened foods may support gut health in people with ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis requires a personalized approach—there’s no one-size-fits-all ...

One of the ways the body heals the area is through dietary protein, according to Nayana George, MD, a gastroenterologist at Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute in Florida. That means you'll need ...

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 ...

BERLIN — Psychosocial factors, such as anxiety and depression, are associated with an increased risk for both self-reported “clinical” and symptomatic, or “hard,” flare in inflammatory bowel disease ...

The Social Security Administration advises that they would consider severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a disability if its symptoms significantly limit your ability to carry out crucial life ...