Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Here's what colitis is, what leads to it and how the condition is most commonly treated.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old female who is in moderate health. After a monthslong bout of diarrhea, blood work, and a colonoscopy, I’ve been diagnosed with microscopic colitis. After a round of ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center discovered a new mechanism for eliminating one of the main side effects of immunotherapy treatment: colitis. Immunotherapy is used ...

Studies in mice reveal the mechanism that induces this severe side effect and point to a solution that kills the cancer without causing gastrointestinal issues. Researchers at the University of ...

Bacteria uses multiple defense mechanisms to survive in the host body. Shigella bacteria, that causes colitis, disable multiple host defense pathways using three specialized effector proteins, as ...

Is Coffee Bad for Ulcerative Colitis? Coffee and ulcerative colitis (UC) have a complicated relationship. If you live with UC, you may be wondering if you need to forgo your morning cup of joe to ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Managing UC-related bloating involves a mix of treating inflammation with medication, identifying personal food triggers, and adjusting eating habits. While ulcerative colitis (UC) is best known for ...

While an individualized approach is best, these foods may support gut health in people with ulcerative colitis.