Question 1

what causes ulcerative colitis? is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not contagious but may run in families. There are numerous theories as to the causation, but no real consistency from one patient to the next.

Question 2

is proctitis, colitis, or ulcerative colitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Ulcerative colitis: Ulcerative colitis/proctitis is not contagious. It caused by immune system acting against colon mucosa.

Question 3

hello docs. i was wondering can ulcerative colitis or polymyositis be contagious or communicable?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: To suggest that either condition is contagious or communicable, although they can run in families.

Question 4

can ulcerative colitis cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

In severe cases only: It is not a common symptom of ulcerative colitis . But in severe cases it can cause fever and can have associated headache. But only in severe cases of Ul erative colitis

Question 5

what is the cause of chrons vs ulcerative colitis?

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Genetic: Current belief that these are both genetic diseases related to immune modulation.

Question 6

what are the causes of the bleeding in ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers in colon: As the name indicates this condition leads to ulcers in the colon which can cause signficant bleeding with stool.

Question 7

what are the causes of crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Genes+environment : A combination of genetic predisposion (for example Crohn's is more common in ashkenazi jews), life events (eg appendectomy increases one and decreases the other), and environmental influences (eg smoking increases Crohn's and decreases severity of uc...). Bet you didn't expect the latter! as knowledge increases more precise factors are identified.

Question 8

which problems can ulcerative colitis cause later in life?

Accepted Answer

THe same as: In the younger years. Pain, bleeding, anemia, dehydtation, obstruction perforation. All of this are less well tolerated as we get into the older age groups. Properly treated and controlled ulcerative colitis in remission, does not increase your problems in the future.

Question 9

is ulcerative colitis treated differently when the cause of the disease is different?  if so what are the options?

Accepted Answer

Standard treatments: The treatments for ulcerative colitis are all directed at the inflammation of the lining of the intestine.  Uc is treated differently more on where it is located.  Rectal uc can be treated with suppositories or enemas.  Uc higher in the intestine is usually treated with oral medicines or injectibles.  

Your gastroenterologist should be able to answer most of your questions.

Question 10

does ulcerative colitis always cause a need to go to the restroom or  does the feeling of need to go come and go each week?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Symtpoms will vary sepending on how well the disease is currently controlled. In the long term average bathroom visit of at least 3 times a day are the norm and higher rates are common.

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What causes ulcerative colitis Is it contagious

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