The risk factors for Ulcerative Colitis include:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
No definitive cause has been identified for Ulcerative Colitis, but several hypotheses have been proposed, which include:
There are two broad classifications of Ulcerative Colitis symptoms: Intestinal and Extra-intestinal symptoms
Intestinal symptoms include:
Extra-intestinal symptoms include:
A diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis is achieved by:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
Ulcerative Colitis could bring with it a host of complications and some of them are as listed:
The treatment for Ulcerative Colitis is dependent upon the stage and intensity of the disease. It is directed towards treating acute exacerbations and preventing relapse. These include:
Medication:
Surgery: Entire colon is removed (total colectomy) in following scenarios
Lifestyle changes:
There is no effective way to prevent Ulcerative Colitis disease, as the definitive cause is unknown.
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