Focus On Relationships

Ulcerative Colitis & Your Family

Those closest to you don’t want to see you suffer in silence. Help them know when to give you support. Continue…

Improve Your Diet

Tips for Managing your Diet

Paying attention to the foods you eat may help you manage your ulcerative colitis symptoms. Continue…

Cope With Stress

Stress & Ulcerative Colitis

Although there’s no evidence it causes ulcerative colitis, stress is often one of its consequences. Keep reading..

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

Medication

About Asacol

Find out why Asacol is proven to treat flare-ups and maintain remission in ulcerative colitis patients. Continue…

Frequently Asked Questions (Ulcerative Colitis)

What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. It’s a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that involves inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. People with this condition alternate between flare-ups and periods of remission throughout their lives. While ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition, [...]

Other Effects of Ulcerative Colitis

Arthritis & Ulcerative Colitis

Educate yourself on the different symptoms of arthritis and the probability of experiencing it as an effect of UC. Continue…

Influences of Ulcerative Colitis

Genetics

Science is working to make connections between ulcerative colitis treatment and a person’s genetic make-up. Learn what studies have discovered in regards to families, siblings and offspring. keep reading…

An Overview of Ulcerative Colitis

What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Understand more about what Ulcerative Colitis is and how it’s diagnosed. Keep reading…

Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Keep reading…

Diet After J-Pouch Surgery

Q. What foods are allowed after j-pouch surgery?
A. The j-pouch procedure is major surgery and will require a significant recovery time. During this recovery period, the colorectal surgeon may recommend a restricted diet. This is to prevent any problems while the bowel is still healing. Blockages are more common after surgery on [...]