Is IBD an autoimmune disease? While it has similarities with autoimmune diseases, IBD is a little different. IBD falls under the umbrella of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it can cause body-wide effects that may impair a person’s oral health. Mouth sores, gum disease, and dry mouth are ...

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) are both types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that share similar symptoms but differ in their affected areas, disease progression, and treatment ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, your diet may help you manage symptoms. Research has indicated that many people who have mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis benefit from making changes to their diet ...

3,4 The clinician is now faced with two decisions when considering using an IL-23 for their patients with ulcerative colitis. First, where should IL-23s inhibitors as a class be considered in the ...

Indeterminate colitis (IC) is a diagnosis used to describe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when a person has features of IBD, but it's not yet understood whether they have ulcerative colitis or Crohn ...

Introduction Long standing ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), with a cumulative incidence of about 15% at 30 years. The finding of a colonic ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms such as diarrhea and reduced appetite may increase the risk of malnutrition. Working with a UC-focused registered dietitian can help people ensure they get the ...

This review summarizes current knowledge of differentially expressed miRNAs in mucosal tissues and peripheral blood of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. We combined comprehensive ...

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), odds are you may not be getting enough of the vitamins and minerals your body needs, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. That can happen for several ...