Ulcerative Colitis

Medicines can help keep inflammation in check, but you may not like taking them. Learn when you can quit your meds and what happens when you do.

From treatment to remission, symptoms to support, here’s what a doctor who treats it every day wants you to know about ulcerative colitis.

Can a diet called the autoimmune protocol, or AIP, improve your ulcerative colitis? Possibly. Some people say elimination diets, like AIP and others, put their disease in remission.

Can marijuana or CBD help manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

If you have ulcerative colitis, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to have a satisfying sex life. The short answer is yes.

Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.

If you need to get an ileostomy, you’ll have lots of questions about how to care for it and how it will affect your life. Use these tips to help you make everyday life easier.

When you find out you have ulcerative colitis, you’ll want to learn as much as possible about this condition. Get answers to questions about this type of inflammatory bowel disease.

Just because you’ve been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis doesn’t mean you have to give away your frequent flier miles. WebMD shares tried-and-true travel tips will have you booking that dream vacation now.

Gastrointestinal disorders can ruin your plan for a workout. WebMD explains which conditions are the problem and gives tips to help you exercise symptom-free.

What causes ulcerative colitis flare-ups, how to cope with pain and diarrhea, and how to minimize UC symptoms in the future.

Parents with ulcerative colitis: There are ways to make life a bit easier when you're caring for a little one.

Cut down on stress to reduce ulcerative colitis symptoms.

Understanding ulcerative colitis symptoms and treatment can help you live easier with the condition. Here are some key questions to ask your doctor.

Is your diet shrinking because of ulcerative colitis? Keeping a food diary will help you know which foods to avoid -- and which to welcome back into your diet. Here's how to do it.

Partying, stress, junk food, all-nighters: When you have ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to avoid some of the temptations of college life. Here’s how to stay healthy and get the most out of your college experience with UC.

Eating a well-balanced diet is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant with UC, getting the right balance of nutrients is essential. Here’s how to eat well and stay healthy during pregnancy.

Learn how emotional support animals can help with the stress that often comes with ulcerative colitis flare-ups.

Did a friend or potential romantic partner stop taking to you after your ulcerative colitis diagnosis? Learn why it happens and what you can do about it.

When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), it can help to find people who understand what you’re going through. Learn why you should find your UC support community and how to make it happen.

An amateur athlete makes peace with his ulcerative colitis diagnosis and refuses to let his condition undermine his goals.

When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you have to be able to stand up for yourself when it comes to getting the proper medical care and making sure you’re taking care of yourself. Learn how -- from doctors who treat UC every day.