Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in in your digestive tract.
Symptoms
- Belly pain or cramps
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding from the rectum
- Weight loss
Treatment
- Antibiotics
- Anti-diarrheal medications
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Immune system suppressor medication
- Surgery
- More frequent colon cancer screenings