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Health Tip: Signs That May Indicate Ulcerative Colitis
Including abdominal pain and diarrhea
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
(HealthDay News) -- Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, causing inflammation of the lining of the large intestine or rectum. This prevents fluid from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
The American Gastroenterological Association says typical warning signs of ulcerative colitis include:
The American Gastroenterological Association says typical warning signs of ulcerative colitis include:
- Pain and cramping in the abdomen, diarrhea and bleeding from the rectum.
- Nausea or fever.
- Fatigue or joint pain.
- Losing weight.
- Loss of appetite.
- Problems with the liver.
- Losing fluids and nutrients.
- Frequent bleeding, which can result in anemia.
- Redness and swelling of the eyes.
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Also called: Colitis, Distal colitis, Pancolitis, Ulcerative proctitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon.
Ulcerative colitis can happen at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include anemia, severe tiredness, weight loss, loss of appetite, bleeding from the rectum, sores on the skin and joint pain. Children with the disease may have growth problems.
About half of people with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Several types of drugs can help control ulcerative colitis. Some people have long periods of remission, when they are free of symptoms. In severe cases, doctors must remove the colon.
Ulcerative colitis can happen at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include anemia, severe tiredness, weight loss, loss of appetite, bleeding from the rectum, sores on the skin and joint pain. Children with the disease may have growth problems.
About half of people with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Several types of drugs can help control ulcerative colitis. Some people have long periods of remission, when they are free of symptoms. In severe cases, doctors must remove the colon.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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- The primary NIH organization for research on Ulcerative Colitis is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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