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Patients who suffer from an inflammatory disease of the colon known as ulcerative colitis are also at increased risk
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoProbability is low that ulcerative colitis results in cancer.
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∙ 13y agoPatients who suffer from inflammatory diseases of the colon known as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis are also at increased risk.
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∙ 13y agoColitis seldom leads to cancer.
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What is the risk of developing cancer with ulcerative colitis after several decades?
At 24 years, the risk of cancer is about 42%.
What percentage of people have ulcerative colitis?
10% of people who have an IBD have ulcerative colitis
What are some factors of a colitis diet?
There are several sites that have information about colitis and diets for colitis. Here are two websites that might be able to help you: http://colitis.emedtv.com/ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-diet.html AND http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
Is there an ulcerative colitis diet that can help to reduce the symptoms of the disorder?
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
Does ulcerative colitis effect sperm quality?
Ulcerative colitis does not affect sperm quality.
Is Ulcerative Colitis a life time sickness?
Yes ulcerative colitis is a life time illness
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.
Ulcerative colitis usually affects which part of the intestine?
Ulcerative colitis usually affects the large intestine.
Does ulcerative colitis affect the rectum?
Colon or large intestine is a muscular tube attached with rectum through a smaller muscular tube, the cancer which is present in the upper colon is known as colon cancer, and if tumor is present in the lower colon (rectum) then it is called cancer of the rectum or rectal cancer or colorectal cancer.
Maintenance of remission of Ulcerative Colitis?
Long term medication with Mesalazine is needed for keeping ulcerative colitis in remission
Are there any diets for ulcerative colitis?
Yes, there are diets for ulcerative colitis! WebMD as well as MayoClinic.com will show you great diets for ulcerative colitis! These sites will guide you and provide you with a diet plan suitable for your condition.
Can a person with ulcerative colitis be more prone to contract hsv?
Ulcerative colitis will not affect catching HPV; it is very contagious and nearly all that are exposed to the virus catch HPV.
