Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the two major types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), along with Crohn’s disease. UC affects the large bowel, has no known cure, and requires lifelong ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, avoid spicy, high-fat, and high-fiber foods as they may trigger symptoms. Many people with ...

Talking with a doctor or dietitian during a flare provides personalized dietary guidance. Anti-inflammatory foods, such as chia seeds and salmon, can ease symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain.

While there’s no specific "ulcerative colitis diet" that's been shown to reduce the frequency of flares in UC, the eating style referred to as the Mediterranean diet has been recommended by the ...

Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory ...

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Ulcerative colitis often develops in people aged 15-30 or 50-70. Exercise can reduce inflammation and strengthen the intestinal lining. A fecal occult blood test is a noninvasive test that can help ...