As it inflammation of the colon it is called as colitis which is also known as colonitis. There are different types of colitis such as ulcerative colitis, pseudomenbranous colitis, fulminant colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. It is also a form of ulceration which is very sore and is formed in the lining of the large intestine.
The inflammation occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon but it can affect the entire colon. The condition leads to diarrhea which happens due to the inflammation making the colon empty frequently. Inflammation does the work by killing the cells and ulcers are formed at the same place which bleeds as well as produces pus. The age by which this disease starts is between 15 and 30. It can also been seen in people between the ages of 50 and 70.
There has been no convincing test to confirm on the causes of ulcerative colitis. While defending against the virus and bacteria the immune system is activated. This kind of activation leads to inflammation within the tissues. This continuous activation of the immune system causes the chronic inflammation and ulcers. This can also be genetically inherited.
Some of the common symptoms are rectal bleeding and diarrhea. You can also find yourself tired most of the times. You will find yourself losing weight very easily. The desire to eat leaves you with constant rectal bleeding. Due to diarrhea there is heavy loss of nutrients and fluids. It can also cause problems like arthritis, inflammation of eye, liver disease, osteoporosis, skin rashes and anemia. The treatment depends on the seriousness of the disease. There are medications by which people can be treated. In severe cases it is suggested by the doctors to remove the affected colon by surgery.
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