Dr. Linden is a gastroenterologist based in New York City and a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health.
After trying every option, here’s what one woman chose to do.
Chelsea Freeman shares her story.
It’s crucial to manage UC, even if you’re not experiencing symptoms.
This option is a game-changer for those with severe UC.
Some foods trigger ulcerative colitis flares, but no foods have been found to cause the disease itself.
Remission means no symptoms, not no treatment.
Some foods may manage UC symptoms better than others.
Proper management of UC can help prevent these more serious problems.
Symptoms vary depending on where UC inflammation occurs.
The goal of treatment is to control inflammation and achieve and maintain remission.
They both fall under the inflammatory bowel disease umbrella.
About 900,000 Americans are affected by this inflammatory bowel disease.