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 ...

IN THIS MORNING’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, EXPERTS SAY PEOPLE WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS HAVE A SLIGHTLY HIGHER RISK OF COLON CANCER. BUT WHY IS THAT? DOCTOR RAYMOND CROSS FROM MERCY MEDICAL CENTER JOINS US NOW ...

Tremfya is a brand-name medication used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults by targeting a protein that reduces inflammation in the large intestine. Treatment with Tremfya ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

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 ...

Treatment for microscopic colitis usually involves medications to reduce inflammation and immune activity in the colon and lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms. Microscopic colitis, a chronic type of ...