Ulcerative Colitis

Body Systems Gastrointestinal System Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis

UC is mucosal inflammation confined to the colon, starting at rectum and extending proximally. Continuous distribution. Bloody diarrhea is hallmark. Severe UC (Truelove/Witts criteria) requires hospitalization.

UC ulcerative colitis proctitis pancolitis
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease.UC can happen at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and blood or pus in diarrhea. Other symptoms may include:AnemiaSever…

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