Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, also known as the colon. The large intestine acts as a five foot long conveyor belt that absorbs moisture to help ...

Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) are immune-mediated diseases that cause inflammation inside and outside ... mainly affects the colon. Each form is treated with ...

Complications from IBD can happen both inside and outside the intestines ... For people with long-term IBD, there's an increased risk of colon cancer, which is why regular, more frequent screening ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike Crohn's disease, colitis is primarily limited to the colon (large ...

Recent years have seen significant advancements in UC treatment, offering renewed hope for patients seeking effective and ...

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a condition in which there is inflammation of the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss ...

While some research has suggested that the nicotine in cigarettes may benefit those with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form ... reduces muscle activity in the colon. Nicotine may also have a ...

Sometimes, they just put it off, said Dr. Antoine Pham, an internal medicine doctor with Thrive Medical. He has started prescribing a new kind of screening — the Shield blood test — for his patients ...

For IBD, hydrogels delivering natural anti-inflammatory compounds such as curcumin and magnolol have shown improved colon targeting and reduced inflammation. Additionally, stem cell–loaded ...

There are two main forms: Crohn s disease, which can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, but is most common in the colon and terminal ileum; and ulcerative colitis, which is a mucosal ...