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Basics & Diagnosis
What Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are, how they are diagnosed, and how to read lab, colonoscopy and biopsy results.
UCEIS Explained: Another UC Endoscopic Score You Might See in Your Chart
UCEIS score meaning: learn how UC inflammation is rated from 0 to 8 using vascular pattern, bleeding and ulcers, plus how it compares with Mayo.
UC vs Crohn's vs IBS: How to Tell the Difference
UC, Crohn's or IBS? Compare symptoms, inflammation patterns, colonoscopy, biopsy and calprotectin findings, then track what matters for your GI visit.
Ulcerative Colitis Mayo Score: Full, Partial, and Modified
Know which Mayo score you have and why two 9-point versions differ.
Ulcerative Colitis PRO-2 Score: Blood and Stool Frequency
See what UC PRO-2 captures, misses, and means in medication trials.
Ulcerative Colitis vs IBS: How to Tell the Difference + Which Tests Matter
Ulcerative colitis vs IBS: compare symptoms, alarm signs, fecal calprotectin, stool tests and colonoscopy so you know when to see a GI.
Ulcerative Proctitis: When UC Is Limited to the Rectum
Ulcerative proctitis treatment starts with rectal mesalamine. Get suppository tips, spread risks of 18% at 5 years and 31% at 10, and when to call your GI.
Understanding Your Crohn's Lab Results: CRP, Calprotectin, and More
Understand Crohn's lab results, including CRP, calprotectin, CBC, ESR and albumin. Learn key ranges and how doctors interpret trends over time.
Understanding Your UC Lab Results: CRP, Calprotectin, and More
Ulcerative colitis lab results explained: see calprotectin and CRP thresholds, CBC anemia clues, and why trends matter before your next appointment.
What Causes Crohn's Disease? Genetics, Triggers, and Risk Factors
What causes Crohn's disease? Learn how genetics, immune dysfunction, gut bacteria, smoking and antibiotics interact, plus which risks you can change.
What Causes Ulcerative Colitis? Genetics, Triggers, and Risk Factors
What causes ulcerative colitis? See how genetics, immune dysfunction, gut dysbiosis and environment interact, plus which factors may fuel UC flares.
What "Chronic Active Colitis" Means on a Biopsy Report
Chronic active colitis meaning: learn what biopsy findings show, why they do not confirm IBD, and which questions to ask at your results appointment.
What Does Mild, Moderate, or Severe IBD Actually Mean?
Mild, moderate or severe IBD reflects symptoms, labs, endoscopy and daily impact. Compare UC criteria, Crohn's score ranges and changing labels.
What Happens to Blood and Stool Samples in IBD Research?
Follow your IBD research samples from collection through storage or disposal.
What Is Crohn's Disease? A Complete Beginner's Guide
What is Crohn's disease? Learn how it affects the gut, differs from ulcerative colitis, and is diagnosed and treated, plus practical next steps.
What Is Ulcerative Colitis? A Complete Beginner's Guide
What is ulcerative colitis? Learn how UC affects the colon, key symptoms, how it differs from Crohn's, treatment options and first steps after diagnosis.
What Your Crohn's or UC Colonoscopy Score Means
Understand your Crohn's or UC colonoscopy score, including Mayo, UCEIS, SES-CD and Rutgeerts ranges, and compare it with symptoms and biomarkers.
Why You Can Match an IBD Trial but Still Screen Fail
Understand why a promising IBD trial match may end in screen failure.