Oct 21, 2025 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon.

Oct 21, 2025 · Symptoms of ulcerative colitis may first prompt you to visit your primary healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional may recommend that you see a specialist who treats …

Feb 3, 2022 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon.

Jan 16, 2024 · Microscopic colitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the large intestine. This large intestine is also called the colon. Microscopic colitis causes symptoms of watery diarrhea. …

Dec 18, 2024 · Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's disease most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine, called the ileum, and …

Jan 16, 2024 · Intestinal tissues often appear typical in microscopic colitis. So a colon tissue sample, called a biopsy, taken during a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy is needed to confirm a diagnosis.

Oct 21, 2025 · Mayo Clinic surgeons have experience diagnosing and treating ulcerative colitis using the most current management and surgical techniques. Mayo's colorectal surgeons are committed to …

Nov 7, 2024 · Ischemic colitis happens when blood flow to part of the large intestine, called the colon, is reduced. The condition can affect any part of the colon but is most common in the upper left segment.

Nov 7, 2025 · What's the difference between ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? These four conditions are often confused because …

Sep 3, 2025 · Pseudomembranous (SOO-doe-mem-bruh-nus) colitis is advanced inflammation of the colon that can cause serious or life-threatening diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis is most often …