2024年11月22日 · Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) affects the innermost lining of the large intestine, called the colon, and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than coming on suddenly. Ulcerative colitis can weaken the body and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications.

2024年11月22日 · If symptoms are severe, a standard X-ray of the abdominal area may be done to rule out serious complications, such as a perforated colon. CT scan. A CT scan of the abdomen or pelvis may be performed if a complication is suspected.

2024年12月18日 · Symptoms may range from mild to severe. A person with IBD is likely to have periods of active illness followed by periods of remission. Symptoms that are common to both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis include:

2019年11月13日 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly.

2024年1月16日 · Microscopic colitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the large intestine. This large intestine is also called the colon. Microscopic colitis causes symptoms of watery diarrhea. The condition gets its name from needing to look at colon tissue under a microscope to diagnose it.

2024年11月7日 · Ischemic colitis happens when blood flow to part of the large intestine, called the colon, is temporarily reduced. When blood flow slows down, cells in the colon don't get enough oxygen, which may result in damage and swelling of the colon's tissues.

2022年12月14日 · Pseudomembranous (SOO-doe-mem-bruh-nus) colitis is inflammation of the colon associated with an overgrowth of the bacterium Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) — often called C. diff. Pseudomembranous colitis is sometimes called antibiotic-associated colitis or C. difficile colitis.

The anti-p19 (anti-IL-23) antibodies, brazikumab and risankizumab, were effective in moderate to severe Crohn's disease in phase II trials. Another p19 antibody, mirikizumab, was recently shown in a phase II trial to be effective for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

2019年6月25日 · Ischemic colitis tends to improve without treatment in 24–48 hours. In more severe cases, however, treatment may involve a day or two in the hospital for observation, IV fluids, and supportive care.

2022年2月3日 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon. And that includes the rectum. It's estimated that about a million Americans are living with ulcerative colitis, making it the most common form of inflammatory bowel disease.