Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly.
Ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. While it has no known cure, treatment can greatly reduce signs and symptoms of the disease and even bring about long-term remission.
Ulcerative colitis vs. Crohn’s disease
Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), but there are some key differences.
Ulcerative colitis:
Limited to the large intestine (colon and rectum)
16 year old lacrosse player took a “shot to the head”. He stopped practice immediately and within an hour his head was “really bothering him”, and “just didn’t feel right”. He wore his sunglasses to the pediatrician the new morning with a headache that was a 7 out of 10. Plus he had mental fogginess. He had an upcoming AP History test, but was not able to study. Treated him Friday midday (less than 48 hours). Treated Monday morning – symptoms resolved, he was able to study Monday Afternoon.
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