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Ulcerative Colitis is a non-communicable disease, which means that Ulcerative Colitis cannot be passed from person to person, like a virus like the flu can.
Although there have been many studies, no scientist is yet sure of the cause of Ulcerative Colitis. While there is no specific cause, there are potential causes: the genes of a person, his or her immune system, and something in his or her environment. Overall, something causes the inflammation of the intestines.
-The first true finding of Ulcerative Colitis is unknown. -Some claim that the first record of chronic diarrhea was documented during 360 BCE.
-Inflammation in the stomach was recorded in the 1800's from some medical schools.
-In 1859, the term Ulcerative Colitis was first used to describe a condition.
-In January, 1909, the Royal Society of Medicine had a conference where over 300 cases of Ulcerative Colitis were discussed.
-Ulcerative colitis affects as many as 907,000 Americans
-Men and women are equally likely to be affected
-Most people are diagnosed in their mid-30s.
-Older men are more likely to be diagnosed than older women.
-Ulcerative colitis runs in families
-Nearly 20 percent of people with ulcerative colitis will have a relative with UC.
-The disease is common among white people of European origin and people of Jewish heritage.
-Medication for ulcerative colitis can reduce inflammation of the colon.
-Diarrhea, bleeding, and abdominal pain can be reduced and controlled with medication.
-When medicine is not affective, surgery is an option.
-Removal of the colon or parts of the colon,
Usually, Ulcerative Colitis does not end in death. UC can result in bowel issues, reoccuring bowel inflammation, and stomach irritability. In severe cases, UC can result in the use of an ostomy bag, removable of particular foods in a diet, and up to three surgeries for reversal of ostomy bag.
The major body system that is affected is the digestive system. The colon can be severly damaged, inflamed, or in severe cases, removed. Colitis can spread all over the colon, leading to severe pain and bowel issues.
-bowel movements become looser and urgent.
-persistent diarrhea
-abdominal pain
-bloody stool
Ulcerative Colitis can be diagnosed through lab tests of fecal matter and blood. A colonoscopy is also an option to test colon health.
About two years ago, my sister was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. She suffered immensely and ultimately had to have her colon removed. It was very emotional watching her go through three surgeries, one giving her a temporary ostomy bag. I enjoy learning more about the subject and doing the most research I can do understand what my sister suffered from and how she got the disease.
-Crohns and Colitis Foundation is an amazing organization focused on informing people about colitis and its affects on those around them. The foundation's website holds very helpful information including support groups and educational links.
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