Ulcerative Colitis Basics
Comprehensive information on ulcerative colitis including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, research, diet and pregnancy.
Mucus
Mucus is a substance produced by the large intestine that can be passed in the stool of people who have ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Mucus is a substance produced by the large intestine that can be passed in the stool of people who have ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Digestive System
A definition of the digestive system, which is the system in the body that is used to process food and turn it into energy.
A definition of the digestive system, which is the system in the body that is used to process food and turn it into energy.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are incurable chronic diseases of the intestinal tract. The two diseases are often grouped together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because of their similar symptoms.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are incurable chronic diseases of the intestinal tract. The two diseases are often grouped together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because of their similar symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – have several signs and symptoms in common, but they are very different conditions.
The two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – have several signs and symptoms in common, but they are very different conditions.
Things You Should Know About Ulcerative Colitis
There's so much to learn about ulcerative colitis, it can sometimes feel like you'll never be able to take it all in. In a nutshell, here are 10 things that you should know about ulcerative colitis--for your health, or that of someone you love.
There's so much to learn about ulcerative colitis, it can sometimes feel like you'll never be able to take it all in. In a nutshell, here are 10 things that you should know about ulcerative colitis--for your health, or that of someone you love.
Digestive Basics - Ulcerative Colitis
A good-sized FAQ with emphasis on drug therapy and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis as well as research into new treatments.
A good-sized FAQ with emphasis on drug therapy and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis as well as research into new treatments.
Glossary Definition - Ulcerative Colitis
A definition of the term 'Ulcerative Colitis.'
A definition of the term 'Ulcerative Colitis.'
The Difference Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
The two primary forms of IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, share many symptoms, but are treated very differently medically and surgically. Read about the many differences between these two conditions.
The two primary forms of IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, share many symptoms, but are treated very differently medically and surgically. Read about the many differences between these two conditions.
Digestive Disorders - Ulcerative Colitis
General information about symptoms (including extra-intestinal), causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
General information about symptoms (including extra-intestinal), causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ulcerative Colitis FAQ
By the makers of Asacol, short answers to questions regarding remission, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and medication.
By the makers of Asacol, short answers to questions regarding remission, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and medication.