Ulcerative Colitis
About this ebook
Inside, you will learn what ulcerative colitis is, how it affects the colon and rectum, and the difference between its types such as pancolitis, proctosigmoiditis, ulcerative proctitis, and left-sided colitis. The book explains risk factors including genetics, infections, smoking, certain medications, and stress.
It also covers symptoms such as abdominal cramps, anemia, diarrhea with blood, weight loss, fatigue, rectal bleeding, fever, joint pain, eye issues, liver inflammation, and osteoporosis. Complications are discussed, including rupture of the colon, peritonitis, flare-ups, and the risk of cancer.
Readers will also find information on diagnostic methods such as colonoscopy and imaging, as well as treatments including anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, biologics, diet changes, and surgery like colectomy and proctocolectomy.
This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand ulcerative colitis, its risks, and available treatment options.
About the author
Rumi Michael Leigh is the owner of Study Blueprint and creator of the brand TYSK (Things You Should Know). TYSK is geared towards helping students, individuals gain knowledge about a variety of subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious studies, Psychology, Music, and new subjects are added and updated. Our goal is to facilitate self-learning with already made quizzes, tests and more. It makes learning at your own pace an agreeable experience.
