Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Hemorrhagic colitis is a rare illness involving Escherichia coli O157:H7. It causes abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. People can contract it in various ways, including by eating contaminated foods.

If you find yourself shaking your fists at the sky, demanding to know the truth behind the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve probably had your fair share of less-than-pleasant bathroom time.

An inflamed colon, also known as colitis, can be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or certain medications. Symptoms of colon inflammation can include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, ...

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 ...

There are many variants of 'goblet cells' in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study. The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

In boys, inflammatory bowel disease often results in delayed puberty associated with decreased bone mineral density and decreased linear growth. Our goal was to investigate whether pubertal timing and ...