The Latest Breaking News from Ulcerative Colitis

What is a stoma bag? Louise Thompson opens up about ulcerative colitis

The reality TV star has been flooded with support on social media since opening up about her diagnosis

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2024

Healthy Diet In Infancy May Reduce Risk Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Study

What kids consume before the age of one could potentially determine their susceptibility to future illnesses.

Medical Daily · Feb 3, 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms as conditions may increase risk of stroke, study says

A new study has highlighted the link between IBD, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and an increased risk of stroke in later life.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

Young woman's sudden cramps led to life-changing diagnosis

Kirsty Heron suddenly felt excruciating cramps - likening the agony to having a mouth ulcer in her stomach - when she was at home one day in 2020.

Daily Record · May 13, 2023

'Sudden cramps led to life-changing diagnosis - I was using the toilet 20 times a day'

Kirsty Heron's agonising symptoms came out of nowhere

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023

What is microscopic colitis? Charity Guts UK warns of ‘hidden’ bowel condition

The symptoms of MC are often misjudged to be other bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

Claim PIP for any of these gastrointestinal issues and you could be due up to £691 each month

Some 29,050 people are claiming PIP or ADP for 25 conditions including Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBS.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023

Ulcerative colitis diagnosis sends Sammie Brown, 23, on mission to make poo less taboo

Sammie Brown, 23, is a self-proclaimed "poo lady" living with a chronic disease that she can't always afford to treat. She's already helped to lower the cost of subsidised medicines, but she hopes her story can be about more than saving money.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

Grateful Lindsey McCurdy battles back from debilitating bowel disease to begin sixth season on Epson Tour

Lindsey was given a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, a disease of the large intestine. There is no known cure.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2023

UnitedHealthcare coverage denial exposed

A college student's fight to get coverage exposed the insurer’s hidden procedures for rejecting claims

Salon · Feb 2, 2023