Although not currently recommended as a formal therapeutic target in ulcerative colitis (UC) management, histologic healing is associated with improved long-term clinical outcomes. In a small ...

This study investigates upper gastrointestinal tract (UGIT) involvement in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition traditionally considered limited to the colon. Although extra-colonic ...

This study investigates upper gastrointestinal tract (UGIT) involvement in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition traditionally considered limited to the colon. Although extra-colonic ...

Credit: Getty Images A 29-year-old man undergoes a total proctocolectomy with end-to-end ileostomy after 2 years of surveillance for ulcerative colitis. A 29-year-old White man presents in May 2023 ...

When diagnosing ulcerative colitis (UC), a healthcare provider will talk to you about your health history, perform a physical exam, and order several kinds of medical tests. The only way to diagnose ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine, causing persistent inflammation in the colon and rectum. The condition typically begins in the rectum ...

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Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon lining, and its incidence is rising globally, especially in industrialized countries. The causes of UC are complex ...

What Is Proctitis and How Does It Compare to UC? Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum, the last part of the large intestine that connects the colon to the anus. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of ...