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Is joint pain and red eye normal in ulcerative colitis? any otc medicines to relieve the pain?
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Ulcerative Colitis: (uc) is an inflammatory disease that primarily affects the large intestine. It is part of a spectrum of inflammatory bowel diseases. About 10% of people with uc can experience ocular signs or symptoms. The redness can be due to dry eye, episcleritis or even uveitis. The later two are inflammatory conditions of the eye that need immediate treatment. Please see your ophthalmologist for evaluation.
Answered 12/14/2015
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Extraintestinal: There are many extra intestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis including the eye and the joints. This can include arthritis and arthralgia. Eye findings can include uveitis. Referral to a rheumatologist and ophthalmologist can be helpful. If the colitis is out of control or poorly controlled, extra intestinal manifestations can occur.
Answered 12/14/2015
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