Category Archives: Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis: Introduction Ulcerative colitis is one type of several types of inflammatory bowel disease, which include Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, ongoing disease that causes inflammation of the large intestine and/or rectum in the lower gastrointestinal tract. The hallmarks of ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea due to inflammation and the development of open sores (ulcers) in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Other symptoms of ulcerative colitis include abdominal cramping, nausea, fever, skin ulcers, loss of appetite, weight loss, joint pain, and fatigue. People with ulcerative colitis may also develop anemia due to loss of blood. Ulcerative colitis can also lead to dehydration and malnourishment due to the loss of fluids and nutrients that occurs with ongoing or severe diarrhea. Serious complications of ulcerative colitis include hemorrhage, colon rupture, and the possible development of colon cancer. However, some people with ulcerative colitis may experience very mild symptoms. For more information on symptoms and complications, refer to symptoms of ulcerative colitis. It is not known what causes ulcerative colitis, but it may be the result of an over-reactive immune response to normal bacteria and other substances in the gastrointestinal tract. There may also be a … Continue reading →

Taking Steps Walk Last year, 11 million dollars were raised nationwide to fight Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis through the Take Steps Walk. By: WANE NewsChannel 15 … Continue reading →

Infliximab for Patients with Severe Ulcerative Colitis - IBD in the News Jeanne Tung, M.D., a pediatric gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses infliximab for patients with severe ulcerative colitis. Specifically, Dr. Tung focuses on a recent study published... By: Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. This condition is characterized by abnormal inflammation of the inner surface of the rectum and colon, which make up most of the length of the large intestine. The inflammation usually causes open sores (ulcers) to develop in the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis usually appears between ages 15 and 30, although it can develop at any age. The inflammation tends to flare up multiple times throughout life, which causes recurring signs and symptoms. The most common symptoms of ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and cramping and frequent diarrhea, often with blood, pus, or mucus in the stool. Other signs and symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and fevers. Chronic bleeding from the inflamed and ulcerated intestinal tissue can cause a shortage of red blood cells (anemia) in some affected individuals. People with this disorder have difficulty absorbing enough fluids and nutrients from their diet and often experience weight loss. Affected children usually grow more slowly than normal. Less commonly, ulcerative colitis causes problems with the skin, joints, eyes, kidneys, or liver, which are most likely due to abnormal inflammation. Toxic megacolon is a rare complication of ulcerative colitis that … Continue reading →

3 Best Home Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis refers to inflammation of the digestive tract. It is characterised by the presence of ulcers and sores in the digestive tract. The innermost lining of the intestines and... By: StyleCraze … Continue reading →

chlorophyll aloe vera cocktail vs mojito for ulcerative colitis crohn's disease treatment this cocktail is made with chlorophyll, aloe vera, mint and lime or lemon. both aloe vera and chlorophyll have great properties to treat a variety of medical conditions and boost the immune... By: You … Continue reading →

Teenager with Ulcerative Colitis Conquering Mountains | Boston Children's Hospital Mark Donahue, a teenager with ulcerative colitis doesn't let the disease stop him from conquering mountains this winter. Read about Mark's winter adventures and share his story. http://childre... By: Boston Children's Hospital … Continue reading →

Gabriel Molnar Talks about Ulcerative Colitis Gabriel Molnar has suffered from ulcerative colitis for nearly 10 years. It is usually a debilitating disease that is only treated with powerful medication and steroids. In this episode Gabe... By: Paul Burgess … Continue reading →

Ulcerative colitis treatment by Ayurveda - Real testimonial Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease, which causes inflammation and ulceration of inner lining of the colon and rectum. According to Ayurveda, Pitta type people are more prone... By: Dr. Vikram Chauhan … Continue reading →

Ulcerative Colitis PSA Revised PSA on the debilitating disease that is Ulcerative Colitis. By: Phil Poupore … Continue reading →