Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis causes inflammation of the bowel. This inflammation is thought to be due to dysfunction of your immune system, and is not due to an infection. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation of only the inner lining of the colon and rectum (large bowel).

The exact cause of Ulcerative Colitis is unknown; however, it is possible that genetic, environmental, immunological and infectious factors can all be involved.

People who are suffering from Ulcerative Colitis can develop pain in the abdomen, diarrhoea with blood and mucous present, tiredness and weight loss.

The treatment of Ulcerative Colitis depends on the amount of the large bowel affected and the severity of the inflammation. If the disease is confined only to the lower part of the bowel, a mild attack may be treated with drugs given directly into the rectum. When more of the bowel is affected, the doctor may suggest taking medications via mouth.