Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis causes symptoms of inflammation and sores called ulcers in the top layers of the inner lining of the large intestine, colon or rectum. It most often occurs in the lower part of the colon and rectum, but may affect the whole colon. When it is located only in the rectum, it is called proctitis. It most often occurs in young people between the ages of 15 and 40. 

Symptoms of Ulcerative colitis 

The most common symptom is diarrhea because the inflammation keeps water from being absorbed into the bloodstream and makes the colon empty often. Inflammation also kills healthy colon lining cells, which causes ulcers to form and bleed, and make pus and mucus. Other symptoms include bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, nausea, and frequent fever. Most people with ulcerative colitis have times when they feel well (remission) and times when they feel sick (relapse). About half of the people with ulcerative colitis only have mild symptoms. In severe cases, people can become malnourished and may need to have a special diet or be fed fluids through a vein. 

Symptoms of Mild Ulcerative Colitis include: 

An urgent need to move the bowels, even when sleeping, more frequent stools, loose or liquid stools, and blood in your bowel movements. In more severe cases, you may have the signs and symptoms above as well as fever, weight loss, a poor energy level, and other signs outside the gastrointestinal tract, such as arthritis.

Studies have found that more than half the people with ulcerative colitis have used some form of alternative or complementary therapy to relieve symptoms. Side effects and ineffectiveness of conventional therapies are primary reasons for seeking alternative care.

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