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Ulcerative Colitis

Gastroenterology team of GastroDoxs Jersey Village is a team of professional workers who are committed and giving the patients personal treatment plan of Ulcerative colitis, the advanced diagnostics, complete nutrition guidance and follow-ups so that the patients of the region could lead a comfortable life, overcome the outbreaks, and recover their digestion.

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Symptoms

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

The ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that is characterized by the assault of the immune system on the large intestine mucosa, but in the opposite way. The result is swelling in the long run and the development of ulcers consequently causing pain and digestive problems. The symptoms can be managed and treated by identifying them and interfering with the symptoms at an early stage hence having a better quality of life.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis are mild or severe. You may experience:

  • The diarrheas are most of the times bloody
  • Abdominal pain or cramping
  • The desire to go to the restroom is immense
  • Fatigue and loss of energy
  • Unintended weight loss
  • Fever during flare-ups

Causes

The real cause of the ulcerative colitis has not been established yet but there are other several factors that may result in the condition:

  • An autoimmune colon mucosa attack
  • History Family history Inflammatory bowel disease
  • The examples of environmental triggers include some of the foods or stress or infections
  • Gut microbiome disorders
Treatment

Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis in Jersey Village

Treatment includes medications, nutrition support, and procedures:

  • 5- ASAs (aminosalicylates): ASAs is to be employed first in cases of mild to moderate UC in order to allow it to include colonic inflammation
  • Corticosteroids: Starting in the exacerbation with the view to alleviate the symptoms within the shortest possible time
  • Immunomodulators: Azathioprine/ 6-mercaptopurine is also taken to aid in remission maintenance
  • Biologics: infliximab, vedolizumab or ustekinumab (moderate-severe) infusion therapy
  • 7-day nutrition plan: A personal diet to counteract the effects of an aggravant and support the health of the gut in the presence of an exacerbation and remission
  • Avoid trigger foods: Dairy, spicy food, caffeine, high fiber raw vegetables, nuts and seeds are to be avoided
  • The performance of solool tests, blood tests CRP, ESR, fecal calprotectin: In the examination of the extent of inflammation should be regularly monitored
  • Surveillance: Colonoscopy Periodic scopes To determine mucosal healing, to identify complications as well as to change therapy
  • Surgery: The surgery can be done in case of the severe disease or where medications are ineffective, and the surgery could involve: Colectomy or proctocolectomy with the pouch

Ready to Take Control of Your Ulcerative Colitis?

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ulcerative colitis qualify as an autoimmune disease?

Yes. Ulcerative colitis has also been referred to as an autoimmune disorder where the immune system kills the colon linen in an irrational manner that leads to inflammation and ulcers.

Which are the ICD-10 code of ulcerative colitis?

The ulcerative colitis is a diagnosis under ICD-10 that lies between K51.0 and K51.9. Accuracy of codes will be based on where you live in this world and the severity of your situation that there is the possibility of complexities like bleeding.

What is the distinction between colitis and ulcerative colitis?

The inflammation of the colon intestine was also plainly known as colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a type of colitis, which is chronic, chronic and inflamed and has disrupted the covering of the big bow.

Code: ulcerative colitis and bleeding?

The optimal code that can be used in determining the bleeding ulcerative colitis is K51.2 that is characterized by the presence of the blood in the stool and loss of active blood.

What are the differences between the conditions of ulcerative colitis and Crohn?

The ulcerative colitis is also characterized by the continuous inflammation on the colon and rectum in contrast with Crohn that is discontinuous and can attack any part of the gastrointestinal tract even extending up to the bowel wall.

What is to be avoided as food with ulcerative colitis?

These foods are spicy foods, dairy products, caffeine, nuts and seeds, high fiber grains, which are commonly used. The triggers that are of personal nature are various and we hence collaborate with you to disentangle and avoid your triggers.

Is it a particular diet to ulcerative colitis?

Yes! It shall be a top-notch 7-day meal plan, which will restore the gut and eliminate inflammation as well as curtail the chance of exacerbation and provide holistic nutrition.

Explain biologic on ulcerative colitis?

Each of them is biologic, inflammatory blockers that are considered to act upon certain immune pathways cooling inflammation and continue the further treatment of the symptoms.

Are there any side effects of ulcerative colitis drugs?

The treatments can make some of them drowsy, nauseous and headache up to the point of posing the risk of infection. This aspect controls the side effects by the team content and we are able to gain high level of control on the side effects and may alter the therapy.

At what time of the day is it best to visit a GI physician in Jersey village?

You should do an appointment in case of incessant diarrhea and with a stool contains blood which is not attributable to any cause, excessive abdominal pains or when you are constantly fatigued. Early assessment would not only assist you in avoiding complications but also would assist you to streamline your treatment plan.

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