Ulcerative Colitis
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Description
Ulcerative colitis is a diseases that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon.
Ulcerative colitis can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders. Each person experiences ulcerative colitis different, so treatments may vary.
Drug therapy may be used to maintain remission and to improve the quality of life for those with ulcerative colitis. Even though some people have long periods of time when the symptoms go away (remission), most patients' symptoms eventually return.
Severe symptoms sometimes require hospitalization, and a certain percentage of ulcerative colitis patients eventually require surgery to have their colons removed.
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Sources of Additional Information
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Ulcerative Colitis
- (An overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, causes, complications, and treatment of ulcerative colitis.)
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- Ulcerative Colitis
- (An overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ulcerative colitis.)
Free Pamphlet From NDDIC: Ulcerative Colitis
