Ulcerative Colitis
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease, characterized by sores and ulcers in the large intestine. A person living with ulcerative colitis may not notice symptoms until the disease has progressed. The following subgroups have been shown to be more susceptible to developing ulcerative colitis:- Young adults and people over the age of 60
- Related to someone with an inflammatory bowel disease
- Jewish heritage
What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
The most common ulcerative colitis symptoms include:- Blood in stool
- Loose bowel movements
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Anemia
- Cramping
- Joint pain
- Rash
Is there treatment available for ulcerative colitis?
While there is no cure for ulcerative colitis, there are treatments to manage the symptoms and encourage remission. These treatments include:- Antibiotics
- Aminosalicylates
- Corticosteroids
- Immunomodulators
- Biologics
Where can I find more information on ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis Articles

A Team of Scientists are Working on a Researching Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis
James Moore
November 4, 2019
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Study Results in a New Mechanism to Treat Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Rose Duesterwald
October 22, 2019
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A Drug Used to Treat Psoriasis Could be Effective for Ulcerative Colitis
James Moore
October 17, 2019
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New Research Hub for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is Awarded £5 Million in Grant Money
Sunniva Bean
October 8, 2019
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Step Therapy Supposedly Minimizes Risk, but for Brittany it Caused Severe Complications
Rose Duesterwald
September 30, 2019
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Ulcerative Colitis Patient has Invented a New Device Which Could Improve Care for Many
Trudy Horsting
September 19, 2019
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The Drug Stelara Gains Approval for Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis in the EU
James Moore
September 13, 2019
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