Ulcerative colitis can cause diarrhea, bloody stools, and stomach pain. Spicy foods, alcohol, and other types of food and drink can make symptoms worse. Recognizing UC symptoms early can help you ...

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Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Linda Ann Sasser has had ulcerative colitis since she was 20, but it wasn’t until May 2019, about 30 years later, that her condition ...

Although diarrhea is more common with ulcerative colitis, up to half of people with the condition may have constipation at some point. When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), bowel issues can develop ...

A study suggests that habitual meat intake may relate to a higher risk of ulcerative colitis flares. Image credit: Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images The prevalence of IBD is rising, and current ...

Ulcerative colitis, a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease, is a chronic ailment of the colon affecting nearly one million individuals in the United States. It is thought to be linked to disruptions ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Persistent diarrhea can occur for any number of reasons. One of them is ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic disease affecting the large intestine. Fortunately, it is also treatable -- most people ...

If you find yourself frequently struggling with diarrhea and abdominal pain, it’s easy to wonder if you could be dealing with irritable bowel syndrome. But ulcerative colitis can cause similar ...