What Is Gastrointestinal Disease?
8. Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a condition that affects the colon. The cause of the condition is not known, although it is thought it is something to do with an abnormal immune response. Stress and diet are other factors that can make the symptoms worse. Symptoms of the condition include diarrhea, and the need to pass stools more frequently than usual.
Other symptoms include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, bloody stools, and rectal bleeding. The patient will also likely develop ulcers in their colon, and this can result in pus and mucus appearing in their stools. Treatment typically involves medication that will help to treat the patient’s symptoms.
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