Ulcerative colitis is a permanent disorder which triggers swelling and ulcers (sores) of the colon (large intestine). It is a bowel disease known as one of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and an autoimmune disorder, or in other words, an attack by the immune system against normal tissue in the colon.
The symptoms can be of differing degrees and can be periodic. Common signs include:
The precise cause of ulcerative colitis is not clear, however, a number of factors can potentially contribute to it:
GastroDoxs in Katy offer professional diagnostics and custom treatment plans with a focus on patient-centred management of ulcerative colitis and overall solutions to the digestive health of the patient. Our caring staff is focused on aiding you to obtain long-term discdain, healing and also higher quality of living. To begin with an improved gut health by booking your appointment today and stepping closer to it at home.
We've successfully treated more than 2.3K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
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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.
Yes. Ulcerative colitis is a condition where the skin of your colon is wrongly assaulted by your immune system, thereby resulting in inflammation and ulcers.
The therapy is based on the condition. The usual treatments are 5-ASA medication to lower the inflammation, corticosteroid medication during exacerbations, biologic treatment to control the condition in the long term, and immunosuppressive drugs.
UC is at present incurable, although a significant proportion of the patients can be placed in long-term remission and live full and active lives when treated and monitored adequately.
Probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary modifications and stress reduction methods are some of the interventions that benefit some patients in addition to medical treatment.
Ulcerative colitis is associated with actual inflammation, ulceration and in most cases presence of blood in the stool. IBS does not cause ulcers and remains inflammation free, as well as it is not followed by bleeding.
During flare-ups, stools can be loose, frequent, and have visible blood or mucus.
Yes. NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen) may cause irritation to the gut lining, and cause UC flares. Talk to your doctor about the alternative forms of pain that are safer.
Mayo Score is an instrument employed to determine the UC activity through the determination of stool frequency, rectal bleeding, assessment of the physician and the final results found during endoscopic examination.
While stress doesn't cause UC, it can trigger flare-ups or worsen symptoms. Stress-management techniques can help maintain remission.
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