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Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and the rectum. It is one of the two main forms of chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. The other form is called Crohn's disease. more

How did people like you experience Ulcerative Colitis?

Below you can see what K knows about how 1464 real people experienced Ulcerative Colitis, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Ulcerative Colitis:

Watch for symptoms like Abdominal pain and Diarrhea.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop bloody diarrhea or bloody vomiting
  • They have severe or worsening abdominal pain
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • Symptoms last more than 3 days

Potential Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Bright red rectal bleeding

Testing for Ulcerative Colitis

Get tested. Doctors often ordered Colonoscopy.

How to treat Ulcerative Colitis

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Ulcerative Colitis, and were in some cases referred to a Gastroenterologist.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications

How long does it take to recover from Ulcerative Colitis?

Recovery time for most cases of Ulcerative Colitis is lifetime.