Ulcerated Colitis Surgery
- Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Procedures
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Resources
- www.ccfa.org -- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- www.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Association
- www.acg.gi.org -- American College of Gastroenterology
- www2.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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From Our Experts
Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered
I have had ulcerative colitis for years, and it began when I stopped smoking. I have read that there may be an association. I... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: A mother's perspective
Lou Ann has become a dear friend and her daughter Monica went to school with my husband. Monica had been dealing with ulcerative colitis... Read more »
Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered: Part II
See Part I of this series for more Q&A from Dr. Eisner The arthritis in my knee has been acting up lately. A rheumatologist... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Part II: Lou Ann talks about Monica's diet
Last month we talked with Lou Ann about her daughter's UC. This is a little bit about some of the Monica's dietary struggles and some of... Read more »
Miscellaneous Ulcerative Colitis & 5-ASA Information
Ten years ago when I was finally diagnosed with UC I was given Asacol, a 5-ASA drug, to get the inflammation in my colon under control.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Surgery for ulcerative colitis can be a hard choice
Experts say that about 20 percent of the patients who have ulcerative colitis will eventually undergo surgery. For some patients the procedure... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
To confirm a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, most patients will need to have either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Both procedures involve... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryProctocolectomy and Ileoanal AnastomosisProctocolectomy is removal of the entire colon, including the lower part of the rectum and the... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Considerations
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for ulcerative colitis includes:Diet and... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesBernstein CN, Wajda A, Blanchard JF. The clustering of other chronic inflammatory diseases in inflammatory bowel disease: a... Read more »
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Six Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis
Drug Therapies Some cases of Ulcerative Colitis are treated with medications. The aim of drug therapies is to alleviate and resolve the symtpoms of UC by inducing remission of the diesease, prevent flare ups by maintaining remission. There...
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