The appendix is thought to play a role in all of this by producing inflammatory proteins that trigger the body to produce ...

Following the study, the FDA approved the use of Tremfya to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. In September 2024, the University of Chicago Medicine became the first hospital in ...

In April 2025, Janssen Research & Development, LLC announced a study is to evaluate the efficacy, including clinical ...

The University of Central Lancashire is co-leading the first and largest human trial of its kind. A study found that patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis who drank 130ml of diluted Montmo ...

Treatment for microscopic colitis usually involves medications to reduce inflammation and immune activity in the colon and lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms. Microscopic colitis, a chronic type ...

Although the appendix is generally believed to be a vestigial organ, there is growing evidence pointing to its possible role in modulating gut immunity and microbial homoeostasis.1,2 These roles have ...

The key distinction among these conditions is in their level of inflammation and potential damage to the digestive tract.

People typically consider surgery when other treatments aren’t working. Or they may get it right away if serious problems arise, such as: Acute fulminant colitis. Sudden, serious inflammation ...

There is no specific diet for ischemic colitis. However, a healthcare professional may suggest a liquid diet or no food during certain stages of treatment. Ischemic colitis is a condition in which ...

A study published in The Lancet suggests that removing the appendix may reduce the risk of relapse in patients with ulcerative colitis. The research shows a significant reduction in relapse rates and ...

"Even with mild ulcerative colitis, there's still a higher risk of cancer," Lakkasani says. "Some people think, 'I have no symptoms, just mild inflammation, and I feel fine without treatment,' but ...