Genome-wide association studies have provided novel insights into the genetic underpinnings of inflammatory bowel disease, but little progress has been achieved thus far in the area of tissue-based ...

A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna has investigated a possible link between ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike Crohn's disease, colitis is primarily limited to the colon (large ...

'Imagine having a wound that never heals. Only it’s on the inside and every time you eat or drink, it’s like rubbing salt into that wound.' When asked to explain the sensation of ulcerative colitis, ...

You’ve had stomach cramps for weeks. You’re exhausted and losing weight. And you keep having to run to the bathroom. What’s going on? Your doctor may suspect an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But ...

A 50-year-old male patient presented to an outpatient clinic in the spring of 2020 with fever and dyspnea; he told clinicians that the symptoms had persisted for the past 3 days. Physical examination ...

Ulcerative colitis often develops in people aged 15-30 or 50-70. Exercise can reduce inflammation and strengthen the intestinal lining. A fecal occult blood test is a noninvasive test that can help ...

The Social Security Administration advises that they would consider severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a disability if its symptoms significantly limit your ability to carry out crucial life ...

What Are Ulcerative Colitis Medications? Ulcerative colitis (UC) medications help you manage the symptoms and progression of ulcerative colitis. Because UC affects your autoimmune system, the drugs ...