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Understanding and treating ulcerative colitis

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Virtual anatomy: ulcerative colitis

Overview

How the social determinants of health impact ulcerative colitis
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How the social determinants of health impact ulcerative colitis

Recognizing and understanding the five social determinants of health may help manage ulcerative colitis.

What to know about ulcerative colitis
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What to know about ulcerative colitis

Get an overview of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options and learn how UC differs from Crohn’s disease.

Ulcerative colitis: topics to discuss at your next appointment
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Ulcerative colitis: topics to discuss at your next appointment

Tips for talking about symptoms, stress, food, quality of life, and more.

Mind Your Health

Avoiding stress-induced IBD flares
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Avoiding stress-induced IBD flares

Learn about the connection between IBD and stress, plus strategies to reduce stress.

9-minute meditation for ulcerative colitis
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9-minute meditation for ulcerative colitis

Meditation can bring lasting improvements to quality of life when you have inflammatory bowel disease.

Mind your health: ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and mental health
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Mind your health: ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and mental health

When building a treatment plan for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, you should focus on your mental health and physical condition.

Treatment

Ulcerative colitis: being proactive about your mental health
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Ulcerative colitis: being proactive about your mental health

Strategies for coping with the mental and emotional burden of inflammatory bowel disease.

A brief overview of J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis
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A brief overview of J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis

An overview of the most commonly used surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis.

Living with Ulcerative Colitis

What it's really like living with ulcerative colitis
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What it's really like living with ulcerative colitis

Life with UC has its struggles—and also its triumphs. Here's one patient's story.

Lifestyle changes to help manage ulcerative colitis
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Lifestyle changes to help manage ulcerative colitis

Learn strategies to help reduce inflammation, avoid flares, and stay healthy.

6 ways to enjoy food when you have ulcerative colitis
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6 ways to enjoy food when you have ulcerative colitis

These expert tips can help you take comfort in food again.

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