Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study appearing in ...

Mucus in stool can be a sign of a health issue like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ulcerative colitis can cause mucus in the stool due to inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine. Rectal, colon ...

In recent years, people have started to take health more seriously, but many still ignore the signals their own body sends every day. As unpleasant as it may seem, paying attention to how your stool ...

A single transplant of microbes contained in the stool of a healthy donor is a safe and effective way to increase diversity of good bacteria in the guts of patients with ulcerative colitis, according ...

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 ...

Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...

DOCTOR, IT’S NOT QUITE KNOWN WHAT CAUSES ULCERATIVE COLITIS, BUT IF YOU’RE A WOMAN OF CHILDBEARING AGE, YOU SHOULD ESPECIALLY KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE SYMPTOMS AS 11 NEWS. ANCHOR LACEE GRIFFITH ...