What is Ulcerative Colitis? As the name suggests, the term ‘Ulcerative’ means the formation of ulcers in the large intestine similar to the ulcer formation in the mouth and ‘Colitis’ means inflammation of the colon. It results from the prolonged inflammation and irritation of the membrane that lines the walls of the colon. The ulcers develop in the lining of…
Ulcerative Colitis is a painful condition in which the intestine becomes chronically inflamed and causes the symptoms of recurrent bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, etc. Without treatment, this condition can lead to anaemia, malnutrition, weight loss etc. In ulcerative colitis, there is swelling and raw sores in the intestine’s lining. If the bowel stays inflamed and ulcerated for many years,…