Focal active colitis (FAC) is when a specific type of white blood cell enters tiny structures in the colon wall, causing inflammation. Various conditions can lead to FAC, such as Crohn’s disease.

Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics for certain types of colitis, such as ulcerative colitis and ischemic colitis. While antibiotics help with symptoms, there may be some adverse effects. Colitis ...

The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) is based on clinical evaluation and medical history and confirmed through laboratory, radiologic, endoscopic and histologic findings. Before making the ...

DEADEAR DR. GOTT: I have been diagnosed with ischemic colitis. It comes on fast and without warning. I’m concerned about my diet and thank you in advance for any information you might be able to ...

Diseases and disorders particularly that of bowels and digestive process is more common than others and colitis is one such common disease that is experienced by countless people all over the world.

Exercise is a cornerstone of good health and evidence shows it can even help prevent cancers returning following treatment. But new findings are raising an unexpected question: could very high-volume ...

Microscopic colitis (MC) encompasses lymphocytic and collagenous colitis, with an increasing incidence in Northern Europe. Clinical presentations of MC and irritable bowel syndrome are similar and ...