by Spoke Blog Admin | Oct 28, 2022 | Ulcerative Colitis
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. The main symptom of ulcerative colitis is continuous inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, which can lead to ulceration and bleeding....
by Spoke Blog Admin | Aug 25, 2022 | Crohns Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may be wondering if you should participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments or ways to prevent, detect, or manage disease. They are an important part of finding new and...
by Spoke Blog Admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Ulcerative Colitis
People with ulcerative colitis suffer from sudden, intense bouts of abdominal pain, diarrhea and bleeding that can interfere with work, family life and fun activities. These episodes are called flares, and they usually occur when the immune system attacks the...
by Spoke Blog Admin | Jun 30, 2022 | Crohns Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
IBD Explained Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two different types of IBD, each with its own symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition that results in chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two...
by Spoke Blog Admin | May 2, 2022 | Ulcerative Colitis
What Is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and...
by Spoke Blog Admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Clinical Trials, Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis Explained Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine and rectum. The disease is marked by periods of inflammation followed by periods of remission. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but may...