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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest Medication for Ulcerative ColitisAminosalicylates (5-ASA)CorticosteroidsImmunomodulatorsBiologicsTargeted Synthetic Small MoleculesSurgeryIntegrative ApproachesSymptomsWhen to Contact Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Medication for Ulcerative Colitis Aminosalicylates (5-ASA) Corticosteroids Immunomodulators Biologics Targeted Synthetic Small Molecules Surgery Integrative Approaches Symptoms When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider Ulcerative colitis medications help control the symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) and prevent flare-ups or relapses. UC is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesStool ChangesOther SymptomsFood TriggersTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Stool Changes Other Symptoms Food Triggers Treatment Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a lifelong inflammatory disease of thecolon and rectum. The immune mediated disease causes changes in stools ranging from diarrhea and bloody stools to constipation and urgent bowel movements. Changes in the consistency, color, smell, or frequency of stools are often the first clue that a person with UC is moving from a period of low disease activity (remission) to an active flare....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComparisonAbout ColitisAbout ProctitisDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Comparison About Colitis About Proctitis Diagnosis Treatment Ulcerative proctitis (UP) is a form of ulcerative colitis (UC). Both are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But while proctitis affects only the rectum, ulcerative colitis can affect the rectum and other parts of the colon. Proctitis causes milder symptoms like rectal bleeding and urgency, whereas ulcerative colitis may result in more severe abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible CausesDiet and UCNext in Ulcerative Colitis GuideUlcerative Colitis Diagnosis and Testing: How It Works Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Causes Diet and UC Next in Ulcerative Colitis Guide Ulcerative colitis causes may include genetic factors, autoimmune issues, environmental triggers, or a combination of all three. Some researchers are also investigating the role of diet in the development of ulcerative colitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook ​Ulnar deviation is a deformity of the hand that affects people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases.Also known as ulnar drift, it occurs when your knuckles—called themetacarpophalangeal(MCP) joints—become swollen, causing your fingers to bend abnormally toward the ulna bone on the outermost side of your forearm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve. Shidlovski / Getty Images What Is The Ulnar Nerve? How Nerves WorkNervesare structures that help information travel between your brain and your body....

Most people are probably familiar withcarpal tunnel syndromewhere impingement of the wrist (carpal tunnel)causes pain, tingling, and numbness primarily in the thumb, two adjacent fingers, and part of the palm. Universal Images Group / Getty Images The Nerves of the Hand and Wrist To understand why these syndromes occur requires a basic understanding of hand anatomy. The hand is made up of a complex network of nerves comprised of three main types: the radial, median, and ulnar nerves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCommon FoodsAre They Unhealthy?What to Substitute Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Common Foods Are They Unhealthy? What to Substitute Ultra-processed foods, such as packaged snacks, breakfast cereals, ready-made meals, and desserts, are mostly made of chemically modified substances extracted from food, including sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors and flavors, andpreservatives.These foods typically contain minimal whole foods and only low amounts of vitamins and minerals....

Ultra-processed foods high in seed oils are linked to a higher risk ofcolon cancer, according to a new study published in the journalGut. Don’t alter your eating and cooking habits just yet, though, because the link between seed oils and colon cancer is not so simple. Seed oils include corn oil,canola oil,soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil, peanut oil,grapeseed oil, and cottonseed oil. The new study draws even more attention to these types of oils, which have recently been scrutinized....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesTypesBenefits and LimitationsWhat to ExpectIs It Safe?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Types Benefits and Limitations What to Expect Is It Safe? Frequently Asked Questions Ultrasoundtherapy is a noninvasive treatment in which sound waves are used to penetrate soft tissues, increasing blood flow. This can helprelieve pain, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing.As such, ultrasound therapy is often used to treat injuries and muscle spasms, as well as chronic issues like neck or back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTransvaginal UltrasoundDiagnosing PCOSPCOS UltrasoundWho Diagnoses PCOS? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Transvaginal Ultrasound Diagnosing PCOS PCOS Ultrasound Who Diagnoses PCOS? When atransvaginal ultrasoundis done for suspected PCOS, orpolycystic ovary syndrome, it’s to see whether there are an excessive number of small follicles on the ovaries—a hallmark of the condition. This imaging test involves placing a probe in the vagina to view these organs from the inside....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Serious?Nonsurgical TreatmentSurgical RepairPost-Op HealingRecurrence Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Serious? Nonsurgical Treatment Surgical Repair Post-Op Healing Recurrence Risk An umbilicalherniais a section of intestinal tissue that bulges out of place near the navel (belly button), where theumbilical cordis attached before birth. It is most common in newborns or babies under 6 months old, but older children and adults can also have one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Unconsciousness?Signs or SymptomsCausesFirst AidWhen to Seek Medical CareTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Unconsciousness? Signs or Symptoms Causes First Aid When to Seek Medical Care Treatment Frequently Asked Questions When a person is unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond, this is described as being unconscious. Unconsciousness is a medical emergency, and it is often a sign of a serious health issue that could result in death or permanent disability....