ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Is a disease that causes inflammation and

sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large
intestine (colon).
It usually affects the lower section (sigmoid
colon) and the rectum.
But it can affect the entire colon. In general,
the more of the colon that's affected, the
worse the symptoms will be.
The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It
may be caused by an abnormal response by
the body's immune system to normal
intestinal bacteria.
 The main symptoms of ulcerative colitis
are:
Diarrhea or rectal urgency. Some people
may have diarrhea 10 to 20 times a day.
The urge to go to the bathroom may wake
you up at night.
Rectal bleeding. The disease usually causes
bloody diarrhea and mucus. You also may
have rectal pain and an urgent need to
empty your bowels.
Belly pain, often described as cramping.
Your belly may be sore when touched.
 Constipation. This symptom may develop
depending on what part of the colon is
affected. Constipation is much less common
than diarrhea.
Loss of appetite.
Fever. In severe cases, fever or other symptoms
that affect the entire body may develop.
Weight loss. Ongoing symptoms, such as
diarrhea, can lead to weight loss.
Too few red blood cells (anemia). Some people
get anemia because of low iron levels caused
by bloody stools or intestinal inflammation.
 Differential Diagnosis
Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Colon cancer.
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