Category Archives: Ulcerative Colitis

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The large intestine is partly responsible for allowing good bowel movement, which is something that most people usually take for granted. But as with other parts of the body, your large intestine can also encounter its fair share of problems over time Continue reading →

Is yoga the key to soothingulcerativecolitis? Will an herb provide relief Continue reading →

Facts About and Definition of Colitis What Is Colitis? Colitis is an inflammation of the colon, also known as the large intestine Continue reading →

Updated on January 29, 2019. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Richard Koffler, MD, Board Certified Physiatrist If you or someone close to you have received an ulcerative colitis diagnosis, you probably want to learn as much as you can about it Continue reading →

What are immunomodulator medications? Immunomodulators are medications that weaken the body's immune system Continue reading →

Ulcerative Colitis Medications Medications that are used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis may be divided into two groups, anti-inflammatory and immune suppressive agents. The decision as to which medication regimen should be used will depend upon the severity of the ulcerative colitis. Physicians and patients need to discuss the benefits and risks of recommended treatments Continue reading →

The exact causes of ulcerative colitis (the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)) is not known, but there are several theories. Ultimately, scientists believe that there is more than one cause and that the several different factors work together to cause the disease. Further, the cause for one particular individual with the disease could be different from anothers Continue reading →

An ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis can bring about changes you never thought you'd face. But, if you're newly diagnosed, or even if you've had your diagnosis for a while, how do you know whats normal and whats cause for alarm when it comes to UC Continue reading →

OverviewIBD blogRead Mayo's IBD blog, discussing the latest advances in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract Continue reading →