Whether you think you might have ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve just been diagnosed, or you’ve lived with it for years, there’s a lot to learn about this condition. We spoke with Sarah Streett, MD, clinical director of inflammatory bowel disease at Stanford University, to find out what a doctor who treats this disease every day wants you to know.
Track Your Symptoms if You Think You Have UC
Ulcerative colitis may start slowly with mild symptoms and gradually get worse. Most early signs are related to bowel movements and can involve frequent, bloody stools. The most common UC…