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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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Why does colitis cause alkalosis?
Colitis can lead to alkalosis primarily due to loss of bicarbonate through diarrhea. In inflammatory bowel conditions like colitis, excessive fluid and electrolyte loss occurs, which can result in metabolic alkalosis. Additionally, if colitis leads to vomiting or gastric suction, it can further contribute to the loss of stomach acids, exacerbating the alkalosis. Overall, the imbalance between acid and base in the body due to digestive dysfunction is a key factor.
Why are Jews more prone to ulcerative colitis?
Research suggests that Jews, particularly Ashkenazi Jews, may have a higher prevalence of ulcerative colitis due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and dietary factors. Genetic predispositions associated with certain immune responses could contribute to the development of this inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, specific environmental triggers and lifestyle factors may further influence the incidence within this population. However, more research is needed to fully understand the underlying mechanisms.
Where is hemorrhagic colitis found?
Hemorrhagic colitis is primarily associated with infections caused by certain strains of Escherichia coli, particularly Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), such as E. coli O157:H7. This condition can occur in various settings, often linked to contaminated food or water sources. It is characterized by inflammation of the colon and the presence of bloody diarrhea. Hemorrhagic colitis is commonly reported in outbreaks, especially in regions with inadequate food safety measures.
A blocked bowel, also known as a bowel obstruction, occurs when the small or large intestine is partially or fully blocked, preventing the normal passage of food, fluids, and gas. This can lead to severe abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation. It is a serious medical condition that requires prompt evaluation and treatment.
What is the difference between colitis and ulcerative colitis?
Colitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the colon, which can be caused by various factors such as infection or autoimmune conditions. Ulcerative colitis is a specific type of colitis that is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is a subset of colitis.
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.
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.
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?
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?
10% of people who have an IBD have ulcerative colitis
Who discovered ulcerative colitis?
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.
What is colitis nonspecific mean?
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?
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.
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Do people gain weight back after they lose it from ulcerative colitis?
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.
