DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote about colitis, aka inflammation of the colon. Could you please explain how to treat and prevent it? -- M.C. ANSWER: “Colitis” does mean inflammation of the colon, ...

Living with ulcerative colitis means navigating a complex and often unpredictable digestive condition that impacts daily life in profound ways. This inflammatory bowel disease affects approximately 1 ...

Switching your ulcerative colitis (UC) medication can help you manage the condition more effectively. But while your body adjusts, working and managing a family can be a major challenge. "Making a ...

For some people, relief can last years. For others, only a few weeks. Learn what to do to stay in remission for as long as possible.

How Does Tremfya Work for Ulcerative Colitis? Tremfya is a monoclonal antibody that reduces inflammation. The main ingredient in Tremfya is a medicine called guselkumab. This medicine blocks a ...

Omvoh is a biologic medicine used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in parts of the digestive tract. Common ...

An experimental monoclonal antibody treatment appears to ease the digestive disorder ulcerative colitis in patients who've failed other medications, a new trial shows. The treatment, tulisokibart, ...

Arthritis is the most common nonintestinal complication for people with ulcerative colitis (UC). These tips can help stave it ...

Medications for ulcerative colitis (UC) can treat and prevent flares, but they can also come with some uncomfortable side effects. For example, immunomodulators like azathioprine (Azasan) decrease UC ...

A new therapy that combines two existing drugs shows promise for patients with inflammatory bowel disease who have exhausted ...

A new study indicates a common genetic variant may interact with gut bacteria to trigger chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The findings may help explain why people experience the disease ...

Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...