Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that causes severe gastrointestinal problems with immune-based cancer treatment. They also found a way ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center discovered a new mechanism for eliminating one of the main side effects of immunotherapy treatment: colitis. Immunotherapy is used ...

Pancolitis, or extensive colitis, is a form of ulcerative colitis (UC) in which inflammation affects the entire colon (large intestine). This inflammation disrupts the colon's function and causes ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Bacteria uses multiple defense mechanisms to survive in the host body. Shigella bacteria, that causes colitis, disable multiple host defense pathways using three specialized effector proteins, as ...

Ease the symptoms of a UC flare, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever using expert-backed tips, and learn when to seek ...

Managing UC-related bloating involves a mix of treating inflammation with medication, identifying personal food triggers, and adjusting eating habits. While ulcerative colitis (UC) is best known for ...

What Is Infusion for Ulcerative Colitis? If your doctor has recommended infusion therapy, this is probably because standard treatment hasn’t helped relieve symptoms caused by moderate-to-severe ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I was told that I have lymphocytic colitis. I have been on Entocort for three months and am now on Lialda. I am seeing a gastroenterologist. I am told that this is an immune problem. Am ...