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Can someone physiologically explain how ulcerative colitis impacts digestive tract and the lining? do the ulcers appear as shallow?
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Inflamed, break : Superficial break in lining of colon, starts in rectum and move up. Ulcers usually appear shallow, but can be deeper. Very irritated bowel. Symptoms of diarrhea, pain, often with bleeding; sometimes with fever, joint, eye, skin, or liver problems.
Answered 1/21/2019
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Breakdown in mucosa: Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by ulcers, or open sores in the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. The main symptom of active disease is usually constant diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset. Over time, the inflammation can increase the risk of colon cancer. Treatment is with anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppression with periodic colonoscopy.
Answered 11/9/2015
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