colitis

The term infectious colitis sounds awful, and it can be. Infectious colitis is inflammation of the main part of the large intestine (colon) and can lead to sudden lower abdominal pain. In some cases, the pain can be severe. While inflammation is a common medical term and may not seem all that serious, the reality ...click here to read more

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week runs from December 1 through December 7, so we present articles relating to these inflammatory bowel diseases including the differences and similarities of Crohn’s disease vs. ulcerative colitis, the impact of these chronic conditions on sleep and depression. Although there is currently no cure for neither Crohn’s disease nor colitis, ...click here to read more

Following a Western diet causes gut bacteria changes that trigger colitis. A typical Western diet contains high levels of saturated fat, which has been found to be associated with complex immune disorders in those with a genetic predisposition. The immune disorders include inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. The findings of ...click here to read more

A Yale study has identified a key protein that plays a role in ulcerative colitis – a condition categorized by inflammation of the large intestine or the colon. Insight provided by the new findings could help with new treatments for the disease, which is currently on the rise. Scientists have long known that the protein ...click here to read more