What Is Ulcerative Colitis?Ulcerative colitis is a type of IBD,
or inflammatory bowel disease. It usually affects the inner lining
of the rectum and colon. This condition cannot be cured, but it can
be managed with the right treatment.What Are Some Of The Symptoms
Of Ulcerative Colitis?The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can vary,
depending on the where it occurs and how severe the inflammation
is. Ulcerative proctitis, left-sided colitis, pancolitis, fulminant
colitis and proctosigmoiditis are the different classifications of
ulcerative colitis. The symptoms of this condition also depend on
the classification.Ulcerative proctitis is a type of ulcerative
colitis that occurs closest to the rectum or anus. Rectal bleeding
is the only symptom that many people experience. However, some
people may experience severe rectal pain. Ulcerative proctitis is
considered the mildest form of this condition. Proctosigmoiditis is
the form of ulcerative colitis that affects the sigmoid colon,
which is the lower region of the colon. It can cause abdominal
cramping, bloody diarrhea and pain. One can also develop tenesmus.
Tenesmus is a condition where a person has the urge to move his or
her bowels, but is not able to do so. Left-sided colitis is a form
of ulcerative colitis that occurs from the rectum to the descending
and sigmoid colon. It can cause abdominal cramping, unexplained
weight loss and abdominal cramps. Pancolitis often affects the
entire colon. It can cause bouts of severe bloody diarrhea,
fatigue, abdominal cramping and significant weight loss.Fulminant
colitis is a rare form of ulcerative colitis. It can also be
life-treatening. Fulminant colitis causes profuse diarrhea, shock
and dehydration. People who have this form of ulcerative colitis
are at a high risk for developing complications, such as toxic
megacolon. Toxic megacolon is a condition that causes the colon to
rapidly expand. People with fulminant colitis are also more likely
to develop colon rupture.
