Ulcerative Colitis Learning Center
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine and rectum. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal pain and cramping that usually disappears after a bowel movement; Abdominal sounds (a gurgling or splashing...
Causes
The cause is of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15 - 30 ...
Tests
Barium enema; Colonoscopy with biopsy. Your doctor may also order the following blood tests: Complete blood count (CB...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to: Control the acute attacks; Prevent repeated attacks; Help the colon heal. Hospitalizat...
Alternative Therapies
Social support can often help with the stress of dealing with illness, and support group members may also have useful...
Complications
Ankylosing spondylitis; Cancer; Colon narrowing; Complications of corticosteroid therapy; Impaired growth and sexual ...
Prevention
Because the cause is unknown, prevention is also unknown. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may make symp...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop persistent abdominal pain, new or increased bleeding, persistent fever,...
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