Best Doctors for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment in Ab Road, Indore

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic(long term) condition that affects the large intestine and is one of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) apart from Crohn's disease. It causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon of large intestine and rectum. Although the exact cause of UC is unknown , it may occur due to abnormal immune response, genetic predisposition, imbalance of the gut bacteria and risk factors like race and age (between 15-30 or >60 years) . Signs and symptoms include diarrhea and stool often mixed with blood,constipation,loss of appetite, abdominal pain,bloating, weakness, weight loss, nausea,vomiting, rectal pain and or fever. Management is by multidisciplinary approach that includes lifestyle modifications like avoiding trigger foods,reducing stress, avoiding NSAID's , medications like aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, biologics and surgical intervention if necessary.