Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.

Learn about the conditions often mistaken for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and how to differentiate them from IBDs like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBD pain can feel like cramping or sudden pain after eating.Pain from ...

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You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems.