Ulcerative Colitis Specialists in Sripuram Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes persistent inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum. It is an autoimmune-related condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissue of the colon, leading to periods of active symptoms, called flares, alternating with periods of remission. The inflammation typically begins in the rectum and can extend continuously to involve part or all of the colon, distinguishing its pattern from Crohn's disease which can affect any part of the digestive tract in a patchy distribution. Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition with no permanent cure through medication alone, though many patients achieve long periods of symptom control with appropriate treatment. Severe or poorly controlled disease increases the long-term risk of colon cancer and may eventually require surgical removal of the colon.

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

Believed to result from an abnormal immune response that mistakenly attacks the lining of the colon, triggered by a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and alterations in gut bacteria. Family history increases risk, and the condition is more commonly diagnosed in younger adults, though it can occur at any age. The exact trigger for the abnormal immune response remains unclear, and while diet and stress do not cause the disease, they can worsen symptoms during flares.

Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

Persistent diarrhoea often with blood or mucus, abdominal pain and cramping, urgent need to pass stool, rectal bleeding, fatigue, unintended weight loss, fever during flares, joint pain in some cases

Treatment & Types of Ulcerative Colitis in Sripuram Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana

Treatment aims to induce and maintain remission using anti-inflammatory medications such as aminosalicylates, corticosteroids for flares, and immunosuppressive or biologic therapies for more severe or refractory disease. Regular colonoscopy monitoring is recommended to screen for colon cancer given the increased long-term risk with extensive disease. Surgery to remove the colon may be necessary for severe disease unresponsive to medication or for complications such as significant bleeding or perforation.

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