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I have had ulcerative colitis for years, and it began when I stopped smoking. I have read that there may be an association. I... Read more »
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Dear Dr. Borigini:Is joint pain a symptom commonly associated with ulcerative colitis? I've heard that rheumatoid arthritis and UC are... Read more »
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) hosted a web/tele-conference this past week called, Ulcerative Colitis - The A to Z of... Read more »
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Treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for ulcerative colitis includes:Diet and... Read more »
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Prevention There is no way to prevent ulcerative colitis. However, some people are able to decrease the frequency of symptoms by avoiding certain... Read more »
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Inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis; IBD - ulcerative colitisTreatmentThe goals of treatment are to:Control the acute attacksPrevent... Read more »
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www.ccfa.org -- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Americawww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American... Read more »
Canadian researchers have identified a chemical that may trigger remission in people who have ulcerative colitis (UC). Previous studies have found... Read more »