Ulcerative Colitis History
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.
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Alternative Names
Inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis; IBD - ulcerative colitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. People with this condition have problems with the immune system, but it is not clear whether immune problems cause this illness. Although stress and certain foods...
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Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 1 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and about half of these patients have ulcerative colitis. There are several... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There is no definitive diagnostic test for ulcerative colitis, although findings on biopsy and barium x-rays, as well as appearance during endoscopy... Read more »
Researchers discover ulcerative colitis gene
British and German researchers say they have found genetic variations that may predispose people to ulcerative colitis (UC). The study of 1,800... Read more »
Ulcerative colitis increases chance of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but how do you know if you're at risk? Columnist Fred Cicetti... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A number of infections and other conditions can cause the rectum to become irritated and inflamed, but few of them cause... Read more »
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