A type of ulcerative colitis that primarily affects the rectum and sigmoid colon. Symptoms may include bloody diarrhea, pain in the lower left side of the abdomen, and a constant feeling of needing to [..]

Infected fluid collection in a tissue cavity.

The process of absorbing nourishment in the small intestine.

Given either orally or rectally, these drugs work to decrease inflammation in the lining of the intestines and are usually used to treat mild to moderate Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis symptoms.

A condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.

Medication that may be used when infections occur or to treat complications of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Types include metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and others.

Given intravenously or injected, this class of drugs suppresses the immune system to reduce inflammation by targeting a specific pathway, and is usually given to people who have not responded to conve [..]

Another name for the intestine. The small and large bowels are the small and large intestines, respectively.

Continuing or occurring again and again for a long time.

Large bowel or large intestine.