Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the colon and rectum. In most cases, symptoms do not appear suddenly, but they can lead to serious health complications.
Although there is still no treatment that definitively prevents or improves this condition, recognizing its clinical manifestations is very important to control it in its early stages and prevent it from evolving.
Next, we will tell you more about this disease and we give you some tips that help both to prevent it and to improve its symptoms.
What is ulcerative colitis?
According to a National Health Service publication , in ulcerative colitis the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed and small open wounds or ulcers develop, which can produce pus and mucus.
This combination of inflammation and ulceration causes abdominal discomfort that is concentrated in the colon area. It is worth remembering that the colon can concentrate its pain in the lower abdomen, a little below the navel. However, this discomfort may decrease when the person is lying down.
It is important to bear in mind that the treatment for this ailment is still unknown and its etiology is still under study. Anyway, when suspected, it is essential to go to the doctor to obtain a diagnosis and control therapies as appropriate.
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