A Full-Body Approach to Manage UC

Exercises and Stretches That May Help

An active lifestyle can tame flare-ups brought on by stress and help you stay in remission. Learn how different types of exercise can help your UC.

The Truth About Ulcerative Colitis

Uncover six facts about UC, from causes to cancer risks.

Racial Disparities and How It Relates to This Condition

Ulcerative colitis diagnosis and treatment can look very different depending on your race.

Advice to Help Control Your UC Flares

From food to fitness, sometimes learning what helps your flares is a matter of trial and error.

Slash Your Stress to Ease Your Symptoms

Get some simple stress-busting tips that can help you relax and get relief from your ulcerative colitis symptoms.

Caring for Yourself

A successful game plan relies on the right diet and lifestyle.

Other Therapies to Try

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.

Symptoms Outside Your Colon

Ulcerative colitis can affect more than just your digestive tract. From head to toe, keep an eye out for these signs.

What Does Remission Look Like?

Remission isn’t a cure for ulcerative colitis, but you’ll have a better quality of life when your symptoms are at bay.

6 Benefits of Exercise

Learn how exercise can help reduce stress, build stronger bones, and help you manage your ulcerative colitis.

Your Life With UC

What’s Ulcerative Colitis?

What causes an inflamed large intestine? And what does a flare-up look like?

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How to Soothe Your Discomfort

Get tips to help soothe ulcerative colitis flares, from diarrhea to pain and fatigue. Learn how to fight back with medication, diet, and more.

Out and About With UC

You don't have to give up on going out. With some planning and organizing, you can get on with your life and not let UC cramp your style.

Your Top Questions Answered

Confused about what causes your UC, what triggers flare-ups, or whether your kids might get the disease, too?

Opening Up With Family

How to talk to family and friends about ulcerative colitis, and what to say.

Stay Connected to Friends and Loved Ones

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.

How It Affects Your Colon

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition in your large intestine. Learn more about its side effects and the risks of not managing long-term inflammation.

Triggers and Flare-Ups 101

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

How to Handle a Lot of Bathroom Breaks on the Job

Don’t let UC get in the way of your job. Use these strategies to help you take care of your health and feel more comfortable while you’re at work.

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Flares

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

How to Juggle Your Digestive Disorder at Work

Don’t let your digestive disorder keep you from doing the job you love. Here are some tips to prepare for accidents, prevent flare-ups, and ask your employer for accommodations.

Condition Guide

Living With UC

Learn more about your life with ulcerative colitis, including tips for traveling.

When UC Feels Uncontrolled

Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?

With ulcerative colitis, symptoms can go away -- sometimes for years -- and then return. Here’s how to manage your symptoms and know when you’re in remission.

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How UC Inflames Your Large Intestine

What happens to the lining of your large intestine with this inflammatory bowel disease?

Complications

Your immune system overreacts when it comes to your intestine, which can bring on a host of other problems.

Team Up With a Specialist

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

More Than Mild? Medicines Your Doctor Might Prescribe

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.

Signs You Need to Change Your Treatment

Sometimes your first approach isn’t the right one. These clues may help you know when to talk with your doctor about a new path to remission.

Will You Need Surgery?

There’s a list of reasons why you may need to have UC surgery, from your meds stopped working to severe complications.

How a J-Pouch Works

From start to finish, here’s what a J-pouch surgery involves. How long does it take to heal? And how do you get rid of waste during recovery?

Life After UC Surgery

It’ll take some time to heal, but you’ll feel better after your UC surgery. Here’s what to know about your bowel movements and diet.

What to Expect After an Ileostomy

Ostomy bags have come a long way, so you can live a healthy, active life. Here’s what to consider after surgery.

Tips for Living With an Ileostomy

It takes time to get used to life with an ileostomy. But once you learn how to take care of it, you can do many of the things you’ve always done.

Living Well With a J-Pouch

A J-pouch can give you freedom, but it's good to have a plan in place to stay on the go. Things like wipes and eating small meals can really help.

Eat Smart With UC

Hits and Misses: Tips for Smooth Digestion

See how diet can affect your ulcerative colitis. Learn what foods can aggravate it and how to get the nutrition you need.

Best Foods to Eat During a Flare

Stock your kitchen with these foods to counter painful symptoms brought on by an ulcerative colitis flare.

Should You Avoid Dairy?

Is it smart to exclude dairy from your diet for UC? And if foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt cause flare-ups, how can you get enough calcium?

How to Follow a Low-Residue Diet

You doctor may recommend a low-residue (or low-fiber) diet if your digestive system needs a break. We explain which foods to avoid and which ones are OK.

Supplements That Might Soothe Your Stomach

Should you add things like turmeric and fish oil to your diet to curb your belly pain?

What Do You Need to Eat More Of?

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.

To Fast or to Feast?

Gatherings and celebrations often feature lots of food, which can mean trouble when you have ulcerative colitis. Here’s how to indulge and avoid a flare.

A Delicious Breakfast of Pumpkin Pancakes

This wholesome pancake recipe is easy on your digestive tract and will keep you full.

Whip Up an Apple Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is easy to digest and simple to prepare.

Start a Food Diary

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