Ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed, causes symptoms that include urgent bowel movements, bloody stools, and cramping.

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Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Biologic medications help reduce inflammation in ulcerative colitis. If you're new to biologics, infliximab might be your first option for ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Ulcerative colitis causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits. UC flare-ups are worsened by stress, certain foods, and menstrual cycles. Other symptoms of UC include fever, ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes painful sores and inflammation deep inside your colon and rectum. That can lead to hard-to-manage symptoms like ...

Female UC patients were 11% less likely to receive immunomodulator therapy compared to males. Women experienced 41% higher rates of UC-related hospitalizations than men. No significant sex-based ...

Picture this common clinical scenario: A patient has chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Blood and stool tests point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But which one -- Crohn's ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation in the inner lining of the large intestine (your colon and rectum). The inflammation can lead to ...

If you’re living with ulcerative colitis (UC), managing flares is often a key part of your care plan. While lifestyle changes and other first-line treatments may help manage inflammation, many people ...

Many people with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis (UC) use herbal teas — as well as traditional teas made from the tea plant, such as green tea — as a way to enhance their ...