Greater access to innovative treatments could be linked to a drop in patients requiring surgery for a type of inflammatory ...

The interaction between a common gene variant and gut microbes may trigger chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis, new ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) causes misery for millions worldwide. It affects the large intestine, causing pain, cramping, and ...

There are four types of ulcerative colitis. Proctosigmoiditis is one of the types that affect the lower end of the colon. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can flare ...

How to manage ulcerative colitis and improve your gut health 04:23. Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental ...

Epidemiology of Ulcerative Colitis In developed countries including the United States, UC affects roughly 300 people per 100,000 population, with an annual incidence in the neighborhood of 10 per ...

In 2023, the global prevalence of ulcerative colitis was estimated to be about 5 million cases, and the incidence is increasing worldwide, according to the medical journal The Lancet.

Ulcerative colitis attacks the lining of your digestive tract. It causes swelling and sores in the lining. If you’ve just been diagnosed with it, here’s what might happen during a flare-up: ...

Ulcerative Colitis is the most common Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the UK - affecting around 146,000 people. Here's the symptoms and treatments.