Ulcerative Colitis Medical Reference

You may see some blood in your stool when you are having a flare-up of your UC. But too much is a warning sign. Learn treatment options, and when to call your doctor.

Sacroiliitis is when your sacroiliac joints are inflamed, and it sometimes happens with ulcerative colitis. Learn why and how to manage pain.

Biologics and biosimilars are medications made from living things or their products. Learn more about these medications and how they work to ease your symptoms and ward off future flares.

Ulcerative colitis can lead to weight gain, though weight loss is more common. Learn more about the link between UC and your weight.

How do systemic steroids treat symptoms of ulcerative colitis? Find out how well they work, types, and side effects.

Yes, you can exercise with an ostomy bag. Learn how to work out safely and with confidence when you have a stoma.

How do immunosuppressive drugs treat ulcerative colitis? Find out your options, side effects, and more.

Choosing an ostomy bag for ulcerative colitis? Learn how to find an option that fits your lifestyle, health, and budget.

Who is most likely to get ulcerative colitis? Learn more about the epidemiology of this type of inflammatory bowel disease.

If your child has ulcerative colitis, managing a flare-up at school can be stressful. But having a proper plan in place can help.

Clinical trials are testing new ways to treat ulcerative colitis. What you should know if you are thinking about choosing a trial.

Mesalamine is a medicine that can help put some people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis into remission.

Can ulcerative colitis lead to a C. diff infection? And what are C. diff and ulcerative colitis symptoms? Learn more about these conditions.

If you have ulcerative colitis, long-term maintenance therapy will help to keep your symptoms at bay and lower your cancer risks. Here’s what you should know.

Cigarettes have harmful health effects. But studies have found that they may have benefits for those with ulcerative colitis. Read more about the link.

Acute severe ulcerative colitis is a severe complication of ulcerative colitis. The potentially life-threatening condition requires hospitalization for medication and, potentially, surgery.

Fish oil is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. But can it help fight the inflammation ulcerative colitis causes in your gut? Find out more.

Colitis and ulcerative colitis seem similar, but they have different causes. See what symptoms these conditions share and how to manage them.

An overview of this test, which doctors use to help diagnose ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and the blood vessel disease vasculitis.

Find out which eye problems are linked to ulcerative colitis, and learn what the symptoms and treatments are.

Learn what a PUCAI score is, its role in managing your child’s ulcerative colitis symptoms, and how to calculate it.

While more serious cases of ulcerative colitis may have to be treated with surgery, mild cases can often be managed with medications and lifestyle changes.

While ulcerative colitis (UC) can have you running to the bathroom, it can also cause the opposite problem. Find out more about the link between constipation and UC and how to treat it.

Ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis both cause gut issues like stomach pain and bleeding. But they’re two different conditions. Learn more about what causes it and how to get help.

There’s a connection between ulcerative colitis and ankylosing spondylitis. Learn why, and how to manage arthritis symptoms.