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Ulcerative colitis flare-ups: 5 tips to manage them

An ulcerative colitis flare-up is the return of symptoms after not having any for a period of time. This may involve diarrhea, belly pain and cramping, rectal pain and bleeding, fatigue, and...

Central-acting agents – Mayo Clinic

Central-acting agents are medicines that slow the heartbeat and lower blood pressure. They block the signals from the brain to the nervous system that narrow blood vessels and make the heart beat...

Ginkgo – Mayo Clinic

Overview Ginkgo, also called Ginkgo biloba, is one of the oldest living types of trees. Most ginkgo products use extract from ginkgo’s fan-shaped leaves. Ginkgo has two main substances that are good...

St. John’s wort – Mayo Clinic

Overview St. John’s wort, also called Hypericum perforatum, is a flowering shrub native to Europe. St. John’s wort gets its name because it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John...

Vitamin E – Mayo Clinic

Overview Vitamin E is a nutrient that’s important for vision, fighting off diseases and the health of the blood, brain, and skin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Antioxidants might protect cells from...

Low potassium (hypokalemia) – Mayo Clinic

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Vitamin D – Mayo Clinic

Overview Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium...

Niacin – Mayo Clinic

Overview Niacin is a B vitamin the body makes. The body uses niacin to turn food into energy. It helps keep the nervous system, digestive system, and skin healthy. People may take...

Protein in urine (proteinuria) – Mayo Clinic

Protein in urine — also called proteinuria (pro-tee-NU-ree-uh) — is an excess of bloodborne proteins in urine. Protein is one of the substances measured in a lab test to analyze the contents...

Blood clots – Mayo Clinic