Condition
Ulcerative Colitis
Clear, practical articles to help you understand Ulcerative Colitis symptoms, medications, flares, nutrition, and everyday disease management. Browse our articles below.
Pouchitis After J-Pouch Surgery: Symptoms and Treatment
Pouchitis after J-pouch surgery: recognize symptoms and learn when ciprofloxacin, metronidazole or biologics may be used under 2024 AGA guidance.
How to Read Your UC Colonoscopy Report
Understand your UC colonoscopy report. Decode Mayo scores 0-3, disease extent, inflammation terms, pseudopolyps and biopsy results.
Getting Sick on Immunosuppressants: A UC Patient's Guide
Getting sick on immunosuppressants with UC? Learn which cold medicines are safer, whether to hold a biologic, and when to call your GI.
Colonoscopy Prep With UC: Tips That Actually Help
Colonoscopy prep with UC can be easier. Learn about split-dose, low-volume options, skin protection, symptom planning, and what to ask your GI.
Cannabis and CBD for UC: What Research Shows
Cannabis and CBD for ulcerative colitis: compare THC trial results, CBD remission rates of 28% vs 26%, risks, and what to track with your doctor.
Acute Severe UC: What Happens in the Hospital
Acute severe UC hospital care follows clear steps: IV steroids on day 1, a day 3 response check, then rescue therapy or surgery. Know what to expect.
Working With Ulcerative Colitis: Disclosure, Accommodations, and Your Rights
Managing ulcerative colitis at work? Learn when to disclose, which ADA accommodations to request, and how FMLA, SSDI and SSI may support you.
What to Track With UC: Building a Symptom Diary That Actually Helps
UC symptom diary: Track stool frequency, blood, urgency, pain, fatigue, medication, food, sleep and stress, then prepare weekly trends for your GI.
What to Eat During a UC Flare: A Practical Meal Guide
What to eat during a UC flare: get stage-by-stage meal ideas for severe symptoms, soft-food days and early recovery, plus tips to track tolerance.
What to Do When UC Flares: A Step-by-Step Action Guide
What to do during a UC flare: assess severity, take the right first-24-hour steps, track symptoms, and know when to call your GI or go to the ER.
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 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.