What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. This inflammation can lead to the development of sores or ulcers, resulting in pus formation, frequent bowel movements, and diarrhea. The exact cause is unclear, but immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, and environmental factors are thought to play a role.
What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include Rectal bleeding, Abdominal cramps and pain, Fatigue, Weight loss, Fever, Recurrent diarrhoea with bloody stools, Rectal pain, Mucous in stool, Dehydration, Anaemia, and Frequent defecation. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a specialist at Bangalore Bowel Care for proper evaluation and diagnosis.
When should you see a doctor for Ulcerative Colitis?
You should consult a specialist if you experience persistent or worsening symptoms such as Rectal bleeding, Abdominal cramps and pain, Fatigue. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve outcomes. At Bangalore Bowel Care, Dr. Narasimhaiah Srinivasaiah (MBBS, MD, MRCS (Eng, Ed, Glas, Ireland), FRCS (CCST), FEBS (Colo-proctology), PGDMLE (NLSIU)) has experience treating ulcerative colitis.