Category Archives: Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Morse Explains Ulcerative Colitis and Intestinal Conditions In this excerpt from Q A 271, my mentor Dr. Robert Morse ND discusses ulcerative colitis and other intestinal conditions. To view Dr. Morse's YouTube channel please click here: http://www.youtub... By: Get Vibrant … Continue reading →

Ulcerative colitis symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and where it occurs. Therefore, doctors often classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. You may have the following signs and symptoms, depending on which part of the colon is inflamed: Most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate symptoms. The course of ulcerative colitis may vary, with some people having long periods of remission. Ulcerative colitis is classified according to how much of your colon is affected. The condition can be mild and limited to the rectum (ulcerative proctitis). Or it can affect additional parts of your colon, generally with more severe symptoms. People who develop ulcerative colitis at a younger age are more likely to have severe symptoms. See your doctor if you experience a persistent change in your bowel habits or if you have signs and symptoms such as: Although ulcerative colitis usually isn't fatal, it's a serious disease that, in some cases, may cause life-threatening complications. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Make a difference today. . Continue reading here: Ulcerative colitis Symptoms - Diseases and Conditions ... … Continue reading →

Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, affects up to 30,000 people on Long Island. The disease is chronic, at times debilitating, and often associated with a decreased quality of life. To learn about the latest advances in treatment, the public is invited to attend Winthrop-University Hospital's free program, "Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease" on Thursday, October 30 at 7 PM. The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, located at 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola (one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue). Raluca Vrabie, MD, Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Winthrop, will discuss new medications, hot-off-the-press research, and locally available clinical trials. The program will include a question and answer period. Parking is adjacent to the building. Additional parking is available across the street in a metered lot. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (516) 663-3916. The seminar is being offered as part of Winthrop's Inspiring Women community education series, the wellness initiative which is dedicated to the health and well-being of women of all ages. For information about Inspiring Women events or … Continue reading →

My Journey= Ulcerative Colitis Proctitis PART 1 Hi My name is Ghiselle and I was recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis Proctitis. I will be making these videos to talk about my symptoms and updates wi... By: My Journey Living with UC … Continue reading →

Top 15 Ways to Cure Ulcerative Colitis Naturally - Diet Home Remedies http://www.planetayurveda.com/ayurvedic-medicines-ulcerative-colitis.htm. This video is all about top 15 Ways to Cure Ulcerative Colitis Naturally. According... By: Dr. Vikram Chauhan … Continue reading →

Why Ulcerative Colitis is (Literally) a Pain in the Butt Woah cool another sob story Just hoping to raise some colitis awareness tumblr: pupheist. By: transblender … Continue reading →

My Fight With Ulcerative Colitis I've been wanting to do this vlog for a long time. It's very personal but I hope that me sharing it can help at least one person out there. This is my story,... By: DoubleT90T … Continue reading →

Diet in Ulcerative Colitis - Best and Worst Foods http://www.planetayurveda.com/ulcerative-colitis-ayurvedic-treatment.htm Diet in Ulcerative Colitis plays a major role to handle the troubling condition. Her... By: Dr. Vikram Chauhan … Continue reading →

Ulcerative Colitis Testimonial Testimonial about reducing prescription medications including medication for ulcerative colitis from 16 pills to 3 1/2 pills per day. Testimonial was given d... By: Annette Guder … Continue reading →

Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the colon (the largest portion of the large intestine), that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores. The main symptom of active disease is usually constant diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset. IBD is often confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ulcerative colitis shares much in common with Crohn's disease, another form of IBD, but Crohn's disease can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract while ulcerative colitis only attacks the large intestine, and while ulcerative colitis can be cured by performing a total colectomy (i.e., removing the entire large intestine), surgery for Crohn's disease involves removing the damaged parts of the intestine and reconnecting the healthy parts, which does not cure Crohn's, as it can recur after surgery, mostly at the site of the intestinal anastomosis (connection) or in other areas. Ulcerative colitis is an intermittent disease, with periods of exacerbated symptoms, and periods that are relatively symptom-free. Although the symptoms of ulcerative colitis can sometimes diminish on their own, the disease usually requires treatment to go into remission. Ulcerative colitis has an incidence of 1 to 20 … Continue reading →