Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis is usually only in the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Forms range from mild to severe. It can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, similar to Crohn’s disease. Unlike Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis only affects your colon or your rectum, and it eats away only the innermost lining instead of eating all the way through. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of your large intestine, which can make you feel a frequent need to empty your bowels. Both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Your symptoms may gradually worsen if left untreated. Patients with ulcerative colitis are at a higher risk for colon cancer and should undergo regular screening that should be discussed with your gastroenterologist. Fortunately, effective therapies now exist for chronic treatment and management of this condition. If you have have symptoms that could be consistent with Ulcerative Colitis or have already been diagnosed, you should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a physician for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan and to establish a surveillance regimen for colon cancer screening.
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Manhattan Gastroenterology
55 W. 17th St, Ste 102,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 378-9983
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