Classified as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis is a disease that primarily affects the digestive tract, but usually also has an impact on other parts of the body. It can cause ulcerative colitis symptoms of bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and an urgent need to empty the bowels. Read More
The exact causes of ulcerative colitis (the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)) are not known, but there are several theories. Ultimately, scientists believe that there is more than one cause and that the several different factors work together to cause the disease. Read More
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It happens when the immune system attacks food, bacteria, and other substances in the large intestine (colon). This attack causes inflammation that can permanently damage the colon lining. Periods of UC symptoms are called flare-ups. Read More
