Along with frequent bowel movements, UC can cause joint pain and fatigue and lead to anemia. Living with GI symptoms can also contribute to feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety. The right ...

The causes of ulcerative colitis aren't quite known, but women of child-bearing age should be especially vigilant for symptoms. Of course, a woman's body changes after giving birth. Allison Meador ...

Although more research is needed to understand how menopause may affect ulcerative colitis (UC), some studies suggest the rapid decline of hormones in menopause may worsen UC symptoms for some women.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a condition that triggers excessive inflammation in the colon and rectum. It can cause a regular, urgent need to pass stools and diarrhea. UC is a type of inflammatory bowel ...

If you’re managing a chronic condition like ulcerative colitis (UC), you might be hesitant to start an exercise routine. After all, it can be difficult to imagine being active when you’re having ...

If you’ve had stomach pain for a while and see blood when you poop, you might have ulcerative colitis (UC) or diverticulitis. The two conditions are different, but some of their symptoms can be the ...

WAS DIAGNOSED AFTER HAVING A BABY. AFTER HAVING A BABY, YOUR BODY CHANGES. BUT FOR ALISON MURDAUGH, SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AFTER REALIZING SOMETHING WASN’T QUITE RIGHT. SO THERE WAS SOME ABNORMAL ...

There’s no way to cure ulcerative colitis (UC). But there are now lots of ways to treat UC. The first goal of treatment is to get your UC into remission. When your UC is in remission, it means the ...

Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.

Sunny Anderson, a Food Network personality, began experiencing symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) in 1993. However, she didn’t assume it was anything serious as she had recently moved to South Korea ...

When Sam Jactel, a Boston-based entrepreneur, received an ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis in 2014, he had access to some of the best doctors in the city. And yet he still had trouble coping with his ...