NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Ulcerative colitis (UC) isn’t just a digestive disorder—it’s an autoimmune condition that stems from deeper imbalances within the immune system, gut, and microbiome. At Patients Medical in New York City, we combine conventional care with functional and holistic medicine to help patients manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and address the root causes behind flare-ups.
We treat the whole person—not just the colon.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. It’s classified as an autoimmune disorder, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own intestinal tissue, triggering inflammation.
Ulcerative colitis symptoms can range from mild to severe and may flare periodically. Common signs include:
Yes. Ulcerative colitis is widely recognized as an autoimmune condition. It arises when your immune system attacks healthy cells in the digestive tract, mistaking them for foreign invaders. This immune dysfunction leads to chronic inflammation, ulceration, and often systemic symptoms beyond the gut.
But what triggers the immune attack? That’s where functional medicine steps in.
While UC can have genetic links, most patients develop symptoms due to environmental and internal triggers that disrupt immune regulation. At Patients Medical, we look deeper.
Common root causes include:
Our team uses advanced functional and integrative diagnostics to assess your whole-body health and the immune triggers contributing to ulcerative colitis.
Instead of suppressing symptoms with long-term steroids alone, we help you rebalance your immune system, repair your gut, and reduce inflammation naturally.
Sophia, 33, came to us with frequent flare-ups, extreme fatigue, and dependency on prednisone. After evaluating her case, we uncovered:
Our 4-month integrative plan included:
Sophia is now medication-free and has been symptom-free for 10+ months.
Yes. It is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the lining of the colon.
Yes. With gut healing, diet changes, and stress management, many patients achieve long-term remission.
We never ask you to stop medications abruptly. Our goal is to support your healing so that—with your doctor—you can reduce or eliminate them safely.
Absolutely. Eliminating triggers and supporting gut repair is foundational in autoimmune recovery.
Yes. Even long-standing cases can improve with an integrative approach.
Yes, our protocols support both UC and Crohn’s as part of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Some testing may be partially reimbursable. We are out-of-network but provide superbills for insurance submission.
Most patients notice improvement within 4–8 weeks, though full healing may take months.
Our care is complementary. We can support your healing while you’re on conventional therapies.
Yes, we offer nationwide telehealth for gut and autoimmune conditions.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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