Inflammatory colitis

A digestive tract ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores. Your big intestine, generally known as the colon, and rectum's innermost lining are both impacted by ulcerative colitis. In most individuals, symptoms often appear gradually as opposed to immediately.

Draining and even life-threatening effects may result from ulcerative colitis. While there is now no recognized therapy for the condition, there are a number of innovative therapies that may significantly lessen its symptoms and lead to long-term remission.

Symptoms

The degree and location of the inflammation will affect the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Among the warning signs and symptoms are:

bloody or pustular diarrhea often

Small amounts of blood are passed in the stool with rectal bleeding.

cramps and discomfort in the abdomen

a recti ache

Desirability to urinate

inability to urinate despite the need

losing weight

Fatigue

Fever

inability to develop in youngsters

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The majority of ulcerative colitis sufferers experience mild to severe symptoms. Some patients have protracted remission periods from their ulcerative colitis, which may vary in severity. Remission describes this.

Types

According to where it occurs, ulcerative colitis is often classified by medical professionals. Each type's symptoms often coexist. Various forms of ulcerative colitis include:

Proctitis with ulcers. The rectum, often known as the region nearest to the anus, is the only region that is inflamed. The condition may simply manifest as rectal bleeding.

Proctosigmoiditis. The lower end of the colon, the sigmoid colon, and the rectum are both affected by inflammation. The signs include painful and bleeding stomach cramps as well as an inability to urinate despite strong urges. Tenesmus refers to this.

colitis of the left side. The rectum, sigmoid, and descending parts of the colon are all affected by inflammation. The signs include bloody diarrhea, left side stomach discomfort and cramps, and a strong desire to urinate.

Pancolitis. This kind often affects the whole colon and results in episodes of potentially severe bloody diarrhea as well as abdominal discomfort, exhaustion, and substantial weight loss.

When to see the doctor

Consult a medical professional if your bowel habits alter consistently or if you suffer any of the following signs or symptoms:

- stomach ache

- feces that are bloody

- persistent diarrhea that doesn't go better after using over-the-counter medicines

- your sleep being disturbed by diarrhea

 - an undiagnosed fever that lasts more than a day or two

Despite not frequently being deadly, ulcerative colitis is a dangerous condition. Life-threatening consequences from ulcerative colitis might occur on occasion.