Medical Concerns You Should Have About Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and infection of the lining of the colon in which pus-filled ulcers cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, fever, and more. Some people experience up to twenty bloody and mucus-filled bowel movements a day. The condition is painful, incurable, and significantly affects daily life, including one’s ability to eat. Medications are available but may include side effects similar to the disease itself.