Talking with a doctor or dietitian during a flare provides personalized dietary guidance. Anti-inflammatory foods, such as chia seeds and salmon, can ease symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Ulcerative colitis often develops in people aged 15-30 or 50-70. Exercise can reduce inflammation and strengthen the intestinal lining. A fecal occult blood test is a noninvasive test that can help ...