ABSTRACT – Ulcerative Colitis is a condition which causes inflammation and ulcer in the digestive system. This disease affects...
Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is a condition which causes inflammation and ulcer in the digestive system. This disease affects the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum hence it is also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative Colitis cannot be cured but the treatment can reduce the symptoms and prevents it to get severe which is life threatening.
Types –
- Ulcerative Proctitis
- Proctosigmoiditis
- Left-Sided Colitis
- Pancolitis
- Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
CAUSES –
- Immune system malfunction resulting in low immunity
- Genetics and hereditary factors
- Improper diet
- Environmental issues
SIGNS ANS SYMPTOMS-
- Diarrhea with blood
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal pain and bleeding
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Inability to defecate despite emergency
COMPLICATIONS-
- Heavy bleeding
- Colon cancer
- Extreme thirstiness
- Formation of blood clot in veins and arteries
- Inflammation in eyes, skin, joints and colon
DIAGNOSIS –
- Blood test
- Stool sample testing
- Imaging test like MRI, CT Scan, X-ray
- Colonoscopy
TREATMENT –
- Antibiotic medications and Anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids
- Anti-diarrheal medicines
- Pain relievers
- Surgery in severe cases
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