Low-fiber fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids tend to be easier on an inflamed gut, ...

Unlike Crohn's disease, colitis is primarily limited to the colon (large intestine). It usually affects the lower section and the rectum. But it can affect the entire colon. In general, the more of ...

People may also have periods where symptoms are particularly troublesome and these are called flare-ups or relapses. During a flare-up, some people with ulcerative colitis also experience symptoms ...

This study raises the possibility that oral low-dose methotrexate may be effective in patients with collagenous colitis and may improve the histological abnormalities in some. Side-effects appear ...

Current estimates show that between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans have ulcerative colitis. While treatment depends on the ...