Ulcerative Colitis Medical Reference

Toxic megacolon is a serious condition that requires immediate care. Learn the signs and what to do if you think you have it.

Learn about fecal transplant or bacteriotherapy, a procedure that may help treat gut infections, ulcerative colitis, and other diseases.

There’s no single right diet for everyone with ulcerative colitis. Many popular approaches aim to curb inflammation.

Having a chronic condition such as ulcerative colitis can be tough to deal with. Get tips to stop it from getting to you, and find out what to do if it starts to chip away at your well-being.

A hemicolectomy is an alternative to complete bowel removal for conditions that affect only part of the large intestine. Find out about the different types of this operation, plus how to prepare and how to recover for an active life after surgery.

More people are turning to probiotics and prebiotics to manage their ulcerative colitis symptoms. Find out if they really work and if science supports the trend.

Pouchitis is a common complication after J-pouch surgery. Here’s what to know if you’ve had your large intestine removed.

Diet guidelines for ulcerative colitis help, but they’re not enough. Learn how to track what you eat to ease your symptoms.

Gain better control over pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms of ulcerative colitis with these lifestyle changes.

Are you looking into natural, herbal, or other complementary therapies to help manage ulcerative colitis along with regular medical care from your doctor? Find out what the research shows.

If your ulcerative colitis symptoms seem worse, it’s time to check in with your doctor. Learn what to look for, what can irritate your symptoms, and how your doctor can help.

Ulcerative colitis is punctuated by periods of relapse and remission. People who have this sometimes debilitating disease may find themselves battling the most severe symptoms ever.

WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose ulcerative colitis, an irritable bowel disease.

Ulcerative colitis symptoms can often be controlled by medicines. WebMD describes the prescription and over-the-counter drugs that may help you.

Some people are at a higher risk for developing ulcerative colitis than others. Find out what your chances are for developing the disease and whether or not you can control it.

Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this digestive disorder. Ulcerative colitis pain.

WebMD explains how pseudomembranous colitis is diagnosed and treated and how to live with it.

An episode of ischemic colitis can be scary and painful, but it’s usually not too serious. WebMD gives you the facts you need to help you understand this painful condition.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects your large intestine, causing irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the colon. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of UC at WebMD.

Your partnership with your doctor is key to handling your ulcerative colitis. Little things you do can help.

If you have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, your doctor will consider several different types of medications, including 5-ASAs, corticosteroids, and drugs that work on your immune system. Get to know what each type of medicine does.

If you have ulcerative colitis and need surgery for it, your doctor may recommend one of these procedures: the “J-pouch,” or an ileostomy. WebMD explains what they involve and what to expect after the operation.

When an ulcerative colitis flare strikes, take action to stop it as quickly as possible and to help prevent future ones. WebMD explains how.

There's no diet for ulcerative colitis. What you eat doesn't cause or cure UC. But eating a diet rich in nutrients may help you spend more time in remission and live a healthier life.

If you're pregnant and have ulcerative colitis, get tips from WebMD on how to eat meals with the right mix of nutrients to keep you and your baby healthy.