Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) primarily affecting the large intestine (colon and rectum). It causes inflammation and ulcers,...
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon and rectum).
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, urgent bowel movements, weight loss, fatigue, and sometimes fever. Symptoms can vary in severity.
Diagnosis typically involves a combination of medical history, physical exam, blood tests, stool tests, and endoscopic procedures like colonoscopy with biopsies to examine the colon lining.
Currently, there is no known cure for Ulcerative Colitis. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, reducing inflammation, and achieving remission through medications and, in some cases, surgery.