Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease with recurrent symptoms and significant morbidity. The precise etiology is still unknown. As many as 25 percent of patients with ulcerative colitis have ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Ulcerative colitis may cause ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Ulcerative colitis is a condition that affects your colon and rectum. Its symptoms vary based on how severe it is. They can range from mild cases with a few stomach cramps and constipation, to more ...

Irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis are chronic conditions that affect the digestive tract. These conditions may have similar symptoms, but there are important differences in how they’re ...

For some people with ulcerative colitis (UC), the symptoms are mild. But for others, symptoms can quickly turn into a medical emergency called fulminant colitis. Fulminant colitis is rare, affecting ...