Symptoms & Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis occurs in both male and female of all age groups. It commonly occurs in young but also affects the elderly people. The disease gradually develops. The symptoms usually occur at sometimes while they can go for some period and then re-occur. The Ulcerative Colitis symptoms at early stage are abdominal pain and diarrhea which contains blood sometimes. The symptoms of more advanced stage include frequent bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and loss of appetite, more weakness and sickness. If the disease involves only the rectum then the symptoms are rectal urgency and passage of small amount of stool with blood. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms then consult our physicians at GI Endoscopy Practice before it’s too late. Book an appointment now.

There are various options available for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Early stage of disease can be cured with anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids which will be administered by the doctor. Immune system suppressors are the medications that are effective yet can cause side effects, so they will be recommended with caution. Infliximab is the group of medications given to the patients of Ulcerative Colitis because it blocks the inflammation response of human body. If the disease becomes chronic which is difficult to treat with medications then surgery will be the option. The colon is removed surgically as there are other alternatives available. The doctors suggest alternative that is suitable to patient’s health and lifestyle.

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