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Health Encyclopedia: Ulcerative Colitis Introduction
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Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term that covers two disorders:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
Some evidence suggests that they are part of a biologic continuum, but at this time they are considered distinct disorders with somewhat different treatment options. The basic distinctions are location and severity. As many as 10% of patients with IBD have findings and symptoms that match the criteria for both disorders, at least in the early stages (which is called indetermi...
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Health Guide
Crohn's Disease: Introduction
...uniformly and consistently until, in some cases, the colon becomes rigid and foreshortened. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #69: Ulcerative colitis.] Click the icon to see an image of... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...end of the esophagus and is essential for maintaining a pressure barrier against contents from the stomach. It is a complex area of smooth muscles and various hormones. If it weakens and loses... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
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...prohibitions, choose one that is enjoyable. Check with a doctor about any health consideration. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #29: Exercise.]Hunger pangs should not be taken as cues... Read more »Images
Medications
... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »
...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
...(sye-MET-uh-deen)Uses Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines... Read more »
... package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or... Read more »
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