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perforation of the intestine (in which the wall of the intestine develops a hole), toxic dilation of the colon (in which the colon become quite large in diameter), and the development of colon cancer.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoinflammation of the joints (Arthritis), inflammation of the vertebrae (spondylitis), ulcers in the mouth and on the skin, the development of painful, red bumps on the skin, inflammation of several areas of the eye, and various disorders of the liver
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∙ 13y agoIn ulcerative colitis, the inflammation affects the lining of the rectum and large intestine.
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∙ 10y agoThe main reason for this type of surgery is to remove the inflammation and disease from the patient. In the surgery usually the infected area and sometimes the entire colon can be removed.
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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.
Does ulcerative colitis result in cancer?
Patients who suffer from an inflammatory disease of the colon known as ulcerative colitis are also at increased risk
Ulcerative colitis usually affects which part of the intestine?
Ulcerative colitis usually affects the large intestine.
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.
Where can I find advice on diets for ulcerative colitis?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ulcerative-colitis/DS00598/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies is an excellent article full of information on what to eat and what to avoid when troubled by ulcerative colitis.
