Ulcerative Colitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Ulcerative colitis (UC) also called colitis ulcer is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract which affects the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum.

Symptoms-
Abdominal pain and cramping
Diarrhoea, often with blood or pus
Rectal pain and bleeding
Urgency to defecate
Unexplained Weight loss
Fatigue
Fever
Malnutrition
Development delay in Children
Joint pain and swelling
Nausea and decreased appetite
Skin problems
Mouth ulcers
Eye inflammation

Causes-

The exact cause of ulcerative colitis remains unknown. Immune system malfunction, heredity and environment may play a role.

Specialists to visit
Gastroenterologist
General Surgeon
General Physician

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References-

https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk