Medical articles of Ulcerative colitis

17/10/2025
Dr Charles Murray
Gastroenterologist
Managing ulcerative colitis flare-ups, and getting further treatment
Knowing how to manage episodes of ulcerative colitis effectively, and when to seek further treatment, can make a significant difference to quality of life and long-term health.
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12/06/2025
Dr Mark Samaan
Gastroenterologist
Ulcerative colitis: Why early diagnosis and proactive treatment matter
Ulcerative colitis can significantly impact quality of life, but with early diagnosis and effective treatment, many people are able to manage their symptoms and avoid complications.
28/05/2025
Dr Ben Warner
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Do I have it?
IBD is a group of chronic conditions that result in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two primary forms of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
28/02/2025
Dr Alexandra Kent
Gastroenterologist
Diarrhoea: a sign of Crohn’s disease, IBS or ulcerative colitis?
Persistent diarrhoea may indicate an underlying condition such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Understanding the differences between these conditions can help guide you towards the right diagnosis and treatment.
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10/12/2024
Dr Ioanna Parisi
Consultant Gastroenterologist, with special interest in adolescent and adult IBD
Recognising the red flags: When to consult a gastroenterologist for adolescent IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that affects the digestive system, posing unique challenges for adolescents during the crucial years of growth and development. Recognising the red flags early and consulting a gastroenterologist can lead to better outcomes. Here, Dr Ioanna Parisi, distinguished consultant gastroenterologist, explains the key warning signs, the diagnostic process, and the importance of timely intervention for adolescent IBD.
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23/09/2024
Dr Polychronis Pavlidis
Gastroenterologist
The importance of early diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer
Toilet talk generally isn’t considered polite conversation. However, keeping silent about your bowel health can prove to be dangerous. Too often, those suffering from gastroenterological conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) or bowel cancer are diagnosed late during more advanced stages, which can have an impact on disease prognosis. Dr Polychronis Pavlidis, consultant gastroenterologist and expert in all things gastrointestinal, stresses the importance of early diagnosis for these conditions.
24/07/2023
Professor Lee Dvorkin
Colorectal Surgeon
Inflammatory bowel disease: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, conditions which can cause various troublesome symptoms. We invited highly esteemed consultant colorectal and general surgeon Professor Lee Dvorkin to shed light on the symptoms, diagnostic process and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
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05/01/2023
Mr David McArthur
General and Colorectal Surgeon
Preparing for a colonoscopy
A colonoscopy looks for changes inside your bowels and is a diagnostic procedure that can find what's causing symptoms in the area. There’s a certain amount of preparation required from patients. So, what's involved? Mr David McArthur, a leading general and colorectal surgeon in Birmingham, provides a detailed answer in this informative article.
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20/06/2022
Professor Stuart Bloom
Gastroenterologist
Ulcerative colitis: the FAQs answered
Ulcerative colitis is one of two common inflammatory bowel diseases which affect thousands of people in the UK. What is it exactly and how can it be treated and managed with diet? Esteemed consultant gastroenterologist Professor Stuart Bloom, who practises in London, answers some of the most commonly searched questions, that perhaps you don't want to ask.
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17/05/2022
Dr John Martin
Gastroenterologist
How might ulcerative colitis develop over time?
In one of today's articles, we take a close look at ulcerative colitis, as esteemed gastroenterologist and endoscopist, Dr John Martin, reveals the most common causes of the colon-affecting condition, and reveals how patient's can monitor the progression of the condition, and what they can expect in terms of the condition's progression over time.
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