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Colitis

Colitis is inflammation of the colon or large intestine. It can have many different causes, including infection and diet. Patients may experience diarrhea and lower abdominal pain.

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Is colitis hereditary?

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Yes and no. The cause of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases are multifactorial, and still under investigation. Crohn's shows a greater familial concordance than ulcerative colitis, and certain genes are of interest that have been shown to exist more frequently within IBD sufferers than non-sufferers, but it is likely an interplay of enviromental factors with these genes of interest that predispose's one to either Crohn's or UC. Environmental triggers of interest are: western lifestyle, excesive hygiene, inadequate vitamin d production, antibiotic use, early life consumption of refrigerated products, accutane...

I have 3 sibling with ulcerative colitis, and now I have been diagnosed with it. Recent research has pinpointed a genetic mutation in some families. Normal people (people without the disease) have a colon that releases a protective coating during times of stress. Those with the mutated gene have colons that do not release the protection. It's still a hypothesis from what I understand, but it sounds pretty logical to me. Each of us were diagnosed with the disease after times of extreme stress in our lives.

When do anuses bleed?

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Any number of reasons including hemorrhoids, irritated skin caused by insufficient wiping after defecating, or more serious, potentially fatal problems. See a doctor or other health professional, please.

Is your anus your but hole?

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Yes, it is: the opening through which your colon (large intestine) eliminates feces. It has a sphincter (circle of strong muscle that can be contracted) just as some other openings to the human body have. And in both men and women its actual purpose is the emptying of the colon. Gastroenterologists (doctors who treat diseases of the intestines) sometimes perform tests and even surgery via this opening, under anesthesia. I notice that you listed "Colitis" under your Categories. If you have colitis, an auto-immune disease of the colon, you will require care by a Gastroenterologist. With care, the condition can be managed for life.

What medication will I be given if I have ulcerative colitis?

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Corticosteroids, aminosaliclates, azathioprine, and cyclosporine are some of the more used medications to treat ulcerative colitis. Each physician does have different medicines that they prefer so its important to speak to your doctor about what is right for you.

What percentage of people have ulcerative colitis?

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10% of people who have an IBD have ulcerative colitis

Who discovered ulcerative colitis?

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Several Doctors actually

Crohns disease has been around since at least 850 AD.

Written documentation of England's King Alfred is available describing an illness causing pain, discomfort and much embarrassment (diarrhea) whenever he ate. We know now this was probably Crohn's or another form if IBD.

In 1612 an autopsy was performed on a young boy who's intestines were noted to be ulcerated and whom had complained prior to his death of pain and abdominal cramping only when eating. This too was suspected to be Crohn's in more modern case studies.

Between 1920 and 1930 an increasing number of patients complaining of abdominal cramping, diarrhea, fever and weight loss that turned out not to be appendicitis.

Upon further investigation, Dr's Berg, Oppenheimer and Ginsberg studied 12 patients showing these symptoms and in 1930 Dr. Burill Crohn published a paper in collaboration with the others including Dr. Paul Klemperer on a medical condition they call "Terminal Ileitis" later to be called Crohns Disease.

Does ulcerative colitis effect sperm quality?

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Ulcerative colitis does not affect sperm quality.

What is colitis nonspecific mean?

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It means that it may not be a true ulcerative colitis but may be colitis related to some infection or antibiotic induced colitis

What are the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis?

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Diarrhoea (sometimes up to 20+ times a day), presence of blood in stools, stomach discomfort/cramping sensations (which can become significantly worse when certain foods are eaten), anemia (pale skin), and exhaustion are the main symptoms.

Anus size how big can it open?

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there is not a normal anus size. really it depends how wide your hips are and how fat you are. but guys like fit young girls with a slim stomach but with really big anuses. this way guys can push there penis further in

Do people gain weight back after they lose it from ulcerative colitis?

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I have that condition but I never actually lost weight. I did gain weight from a steroid my doctors put me on, which I eventually lost most of. But most any time someone loses any significant amount of weight over a short period of time your body is likely to gain it back along with a few additional pounds.

What is the treatment for C Diff Colitis?

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The treatment for C. difficile colitis is usually just to discontinue the use of antibiotic that caused the colitis. In extreme cases sufferers may be given metronidazole antibiotics to counter the colitis as well.

How does the cardiovascular system deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body?

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through the heart, the heart has sides to it, the left and the right. The right side pumps blood to the lungs in order for oxgyen to be produced, but the left is the most strongest side because it needs to pump all the oxygenated blood around the body to its organs.

Can pregnancy make your ulcerative colitis flare?

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Yes! I have ulcerative colitis and when I was pregnant with my daughter I had the worse flares of my life!

My doctor told me it had something to do with my colon being squashed as the baby grew.

Is the anus the same as the rectum?

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The rectum. And you can tell it comes first by just looking at a model of the digestive system. The anus is at the tip of your rectum, so the rectum would come first, and the anus would come last. :) :) :) :)
The rectum comes first. The rectum is the final straight portion of the large intestine in some mammals, and the gut in others, terminating in the anus.

Where can I find diets that help relieve ulcerative colitis?

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Eating with ulcerative colitis should be based on a well-balanced diet that's high in protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, and good fats. Such a diet will provide you with energy and keep you well. Your diet may include meat, fish, poultry, and dairy products (if you don't have lactose intolerance); breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; and margarine and oils.

What is the life expectancy of a Ulcerative Colitis patient?

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Your quality of life is expected to drop a lot more than the quantity of it. However, I do know that approximately 5/10 people who have this disease die earlier than their counterparts.

Source : I suffer from it and even my father had it. I know quite a lot about it.

Is colitis and proctitis the same?

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No, colitis is an inflammation in the large intestine and proctitis is an infection in the actual rectum. Basically, colitis is inflammation up higher and proctitis is inflammation down lower.

What is the purpose of enemas?

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Suppositories are normally smooth, bullet shaped pills made of a substance that becomes liquid or dissolves when exposed to the internal temperature and environment of the rectum and colon. They are used as a drug delivery system for systemically or locally acting medications. A suppository may be employed when the drug being delivered has the tendency to cause stomach upset (such as Voltaren), or if the patient is experiencing intractible vomiting. The suppository is deployed by gently pushing it through the anus, into the rectum. This may be facilitated by using an exam glove or finger cot. Extra lubrication is rarely needed due to the nature of the medium used, but if needed, it should be water-soluble.

What foods should I eat and what foods should I avoid when i have colitis?

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There are no dietary restrictions for colitis. Avoidance of milk and diary products and highly spiced food can sometimes help some patients with colitis.

Colitis is it contagious?

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a family member was diagnosed with this illness. the gi dr. stated that this was contagious via fecal and/or oral route can taking only one round of antibiotics cause you to have pseudomembranous colitis

Is there an ulcerative colitis diet that can help to reduce the symptoms of the disorder?

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Ulcerative colitis can be a horrible disease to have, but there are things that you can eat to help the situation. www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/���ulcerative-colitis/���creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan