Ulcerative Colitis is a condition that causes inflammation and ulceration of the inner
lining of the colon and rectum(the large bowel). 1
The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower colon, but it may affect
the entire colon.13
Inflamed segments are extended in a continuous, uninterrupted pattern. 1, 5
Urgent need to move bowels and sensation of incomplete evacuation are other symptoms related to inflammation of the Gl tract. 8, 9
Weight loss, night sweats and loss of normal menstrual cycle are general symptoms that may be associated with UC 8, 9
Ulcerative Colitis is chronic ongoing and life long conditions.
Therefore, the main goals of medical treatment are to achieve remission(the absence of symptoms), maintain remission(prevent flare-ups of symptoms)
and improve quality of life. 1, 12
UC may range from mild to severe, and will vary from person to person.
12
Medications for UC aim to suppress the inflammation of the colon.
1
UC is ongoing and lifelong, although you may have long periods of good health know
as remission, as well relapses or flare-ups when your symptoms are more active.
1
Flare-ups can come on suddenly, without an obvious trigger.
1, 8, 17
With proper treatment over time, periods of remission can be extended
and periods of symptom flare ups can be reduced. 17
A flare is the reappearance of disease symptoms. The most common symptoms of UC are: 17, 18
You cannot completely prevent flare-ups of UC. But, there are several self managements that you can do to optimize your health: 1, 18
The best way to control UC and reduce the risk of flares is by taking medications as recommended by your doctor.
Well informed about the details of your symptoms and stay in close communication with your doctors.
Smoking can make the symptoms of CD worse and can make it more difficult to treat.
Well-balanced nutrition is an essential part of staying healthy and minimizing the effects of the disease.
A regular exercise routine can improve overall health, and may be particularly beneficial for people with CD.
A flare-up will probably not resolve by itself, and treatment will be needed. Maintenance drugs will be continued during a flare-up, and other drugs, diet modifications, or more treatment may be prescribed by your doctor to bring the disease back under control. 18
Ulcerative Colitis is not a form of cancer. However, if you have had UC for many years, you have a greater risk than normal of developing cancer in the colon or rectum.
Ulcerative Colitis tends to run in families, and parents with IBD are slightly more likely to have a child with IBD. However, studies show for most people the actual risk is relatively small. If one parent has Colitis, the risk of their child developing IBD is about 2%.
Up to one in four people with ulcerative colitis may eventually need surgery, depending on how severe the disease is and which part(s) of the colon are affected. People with extensive or total colitis are more likely to require surgery than those with proctitis.
Tracking your diet with daily food journal can help you identify what foods and beverages work well for you and which ones don’t.
Used during corticosteroid therapy to reduce water retention
Used to avoid blockages in CD patients with strictures and to avoid stimulating bowel movements
Typically recommended during a flare in CD when fat absorption may become an issue
For those who have an intolerance to dairy products
For those who experience weight loss or growth delay
It may cause diarrhea and gas
It may cause excessive gas
It may cause a severe diarrhea
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