Ulcerative Colitis
Current as of: November 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Peter J. Kahrilas, MD – Gastroenterology
Ulcerative colitis makes swelling, inflammation, and sores in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and causes diarrhea, belly pain, and bleeding from the rectum. It’s a lifelong condition, but in most people the symptoms come and go. Medicines can stop or reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups. If the disease is…
Current as of: November 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Peter J. Kahrilas, MD – Gastroenterology