Nov 22, 2024 · Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) affects the innermost lining of the large intestine, called the colon, and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than coming on suddenly. Ulcerative colitis can weaken the body and can sometimes lead to …

Nov 22, 2024 · Ulcerative colitis treatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery. Several categories of medicines may be effective in treating ulcerative colitis. The type you take depends on the severity of your condition.

Apr 2, 2025 · La colitis ulcerativa es un tipo de enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal que causa inflamación y llagas o úlceras en una parte del sistema digestivo. La colitis ulcerativa afecta el recubrimiento más profundo del intestino grueso, también denominado colon, y el recto.

Dec 18, 2024 · Anti-inflammatory medicines are often the first step in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, typically for mild to moderate disease. Anti-inflammatories include aminosalicylates, such as mesalamine (Delzicol, Rowasa, others), balsalazide (Colazal) and olsalazine (Dipentum).

Mar 25, 2025 · An ulcerative colitis flare-up is the return of symptoms after not having any for a period of time. This may involve diarrhea, belly pain and cramping, rectal pain and bleeding, fatigue, and urgent bowel movements.

Jan 16, 2024 · Microscopic colitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the large intestine. This large intestine is also called the colon. Microscopic colitis causes symptoms of watery diarrhea. The condition gets its name from needing to look at colon tissue under a microscope to diagnose it.

Apr 2, 2025 · Los síntomas de la colitis ulcerativa pueden llevarte, en primera instancia, a consultar a tu profesional de atención primaria. Es posible que tu profesional de atención médica te recomiende ver a un especialista que trata las enfermedades digestivas (denominado gastroenterólogo).

Nov 7, 2024 · Ischemic colitis happens when blood flow to part of the large intestine, called the colon, is temporarily reduced. When blood flow slows down, cells in the colon don't get enough oxygen, which may result in damage and swelling of the colon's tissues.

Nov 22, 2024 · Treating ulcerative colitis involves specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology, colon and rectal surgery, radiology, laboratory medicine and pathology, and rheumatology, as well as skin and wound care and nutrition.

Dec 18, 2024 · Symptoms of both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease usually include belly pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, extreme tiredness and weight loss. For some people, IBD is only a mild illness. But for others, it's a condition that causes disability …