Ulcerative Colitis
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease, characterized by sores and ulcers in the large intestine. A person living with ulcerative colitis may not notice symptoms until the disease has progressed. The following subgroups have been shown to be more susceptible to developing ulcerative colitis:- Young adults and people over the age of 60
- Related to someone with an inflammatory bowel disease
- Jewish heritage
What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
The most common ulcerative colitis symptoms include:- Blood in stool
- Loose bowel movements
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Anemia
- Cramping
- Joint pain
- Rash
Is there treatment available for ulcerative colitis?
While there is no cure for ulcerative colitis, there are treatments to manage the symptoms and encourage remission. These treatments include:- Antibiotics
- Aminosalicylates
- Corticosteroids
- Immunomodulators
- Biologics
Where can I find more information on ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis Articles
People with IBD are Concerned Their Medication Raises Their Risk of Coronavirus
Sunniva Bean
January 14, 2021
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Study: BT-11 Produces Positive Results in Ulcerative Colitis
Kendall Mason
January 8, 2021
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The Genetic Pattern that puts IBD Patients at Risk of Fatal Blood Clots
Sunniva Bean
November 27, 2020
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Preclinical Data Shows Benefits of AMT-101 for Ulcerative Colitis
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November 24, 2020
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Deep Learning Platform Ultivision Can Predict Ulcerative Colitis Severity
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November 6, 2020
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Zeposia as a Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
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October 14, 2020
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Oral Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Doses First Patients in Phase 1 Trial
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