Reendoscopy after 72 h showed an almost normal esophagus with greatly improved histology. These observations highlight four points of interest: (a) the existence of an extremely severe ulcerative ...

Any time you're experiencing painful pooping or the inability to have a bowel movement, it's worth talking to your doctor.

Emily King of Mobile, Alabama, was diagnosed with colon cancer five years ago at the age of 27. She had experienced some diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, but having cancer had never entered ...

Etrasimod (APD-334) is under development for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE). The drug ...

The stomach and esophagus are less commonly affected ... This painful condition is characterized by an ulcerative sore that usually begins on the leg as a tiny bump but can increase in size, causing ...

Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors can quickly and effectively manage ulcerative colitis (UC), especially when more conventional treatments haven’t worked. UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease ...

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be stressful and can also affect mental health through the gut-brain axis. Gastrointestinal (GI) psychologists can help people cope and manage psychological ...

A doctor may recommend a low residue diet for a few reasons, including a flare-up of ulcerative colitis (UC). But it isn’t right for everyone with UC and isn’t meant as a long-term solution.

Proctitis affects the rectum, whereas ulcerative colitis can affect the colon, the rectum, or both parts of the intestine. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation of the colon. The direct cause of the disease is unknown, but patients are commonly treated with ...