Introduction What is ulcerative colitis? Causes What causes ulcerative colitis? Symptoms What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis? Diet What is an ulcerative colitis diet? Foods to Eat What foods help manage and soothe ulcerative colitis flares? Foods to Avoid Foods to avoid with an ulcerative colitis diet plan Other Triggers What other things trigger ulcerative colitis symptoms and flare-ups? What is ulcerative colitis?An ulcerative colitis diet may be high in calories, lactose- and gluten-free, and low in fat, fiber, and salt.Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the large intestine (colon) and the rectum and sores (ulcers) on the inner lining of the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis is thought to be an autoimmune disease, that is, one where the body attacks itself. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is not the same as Crohn's disease, another type of IBD, which can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, whereas ulce...
