Medical articles of Ulcerative colitis

Consultant general and colorectal surgeon Mr Henry Ferguson provides expert surgical intervention to manage inflammatory bowel disase when medical treatments no longer suffice.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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 su...

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...

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,...

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 ...