Ulcerative Colitis Treatment in Annapolis, MD

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one branch of several types of digestive disorders known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine and causes the lining to becomeinflamed and irritatedcreating ulcers that produce mucus, pus and persistent diarrhea.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America estimates that about 700,000 men and women have UC today. It is most often diagnosed in younger adults and teensbetween the ages of about 15 and 30 and occurs equally as often in men and women. It is more common among white people with European heritage and with the Jewish population.

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Half of all UC patients will have only mild symptoms. You should see a doctor if you have any of the following:

Along with these symptoms, you may not feel hungry and may lose weight. It's normal to feelchronic fatigued(very tired) and be low on energy too.

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis tend to come and go over time. You may not have symptoms for weeks, months or even years in some cases before it returns.

The cause of ulcerative colitis is complicated, and researchers still aren't completely sure what makes UC occur. However, they believe that three main factors play a role:

Researchers believe that when a trigger turns on an increased immune response in the colon, patients withinflammatory bowel disease cannot turn the response off. This results in damage to the lining of the colon and creates symptoms of UC.

To diagnose ulcerative colitis, your provider will likely start by gathering your medical history and information about your lifestyle. After this, a physical examination occurs.

From there, you will likely require several tests. These includeblood workand a stool sample for testingto make sure you don't have a bacteria, parasite or viral infection that's causing your diarrhea.

From there, you may need an outpatient procedure called an endoscopy, which is sometimes known as a colonoscopy. Endoscopy is a painless test that uses a light and camera to examine the inside of the colon. Your provider may also take samples of tissue from your colon for abiopsy. Biopsies allow your healthcare team to look more closely at tissue under a microscope to identify disease.

Possible ulcerative colitis treatments include:

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Ulcerative Colitis Treatment in Annapolis, MD