Ulcerative Colitis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis causes ulcers to form in the lining of the rectum and colon.1 The chronic inflammation of the digestive tract caused by ulcerative colitis is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea.2 While there is no known cure for ulcerative colitis, therapies exist that may dramatically reduce the signs and symptoms and even bring about long-term remission.2
Fast Facts:
- Ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and less frequently between 50 and 70 years of age.3
- About half of those with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms.3
- Support groups and counseling may be important for coping with the emotional toll of ulcerative colitis.4
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What is Ulcerative Colitis?
- NDDIC: What is Ulcerative Colitis?
- eMedTV: What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
- Wikipedia: Ulcerative Colitis
- aHealthyMe: Definition of Ulcerative Colitis
What Are The Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
- eHealthMD: What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
- Net Doctor: What are Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
- eMedicineHealth: Symptoms of Colitis
- UpToDate Patient Information: Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
What Are The Causes and Complications of Ulcerative Colitis?
- MedicineNet: What Causes Colitis
- eHealthMD: Causes of Ulcerative Colitis
- eMedicine: Complications of Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis UK: Complications of Colitis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Ulcerative Colitis?
- WebMD: Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
- Merck Medical Library: RX Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation
- eHealthMD: Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis
- American Gastroenterological Association: Treating Ulcerative Colitis
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis?
- Gold Bamboo: Learn About Colitis, Treatments, Join a Support Group
- American Gastroenterological Association: Nutritional Supplement Reduces Need for Traditional Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
- Life Force: Homeopathy Treatment for Colitis
- eHealthMD: Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Ulcerative Colitis?
- eHealthMD: Classifying Types of Ulcerative Colitis
- Pentasusa: Types of Ulcerative Colitis
- UpToDate Patient Information: Surgical Treatment
- Wikipedia: Types of Colitis
How Do You Prevent Ulcerative Colitis?
- WebMD: How to Prevent Ulcerative Colitis
- Revolution Health: Prevent Getting Ulcerative Colitis
- eCureMe: Prevent Recurring Flare-ups
- eMedicine: Prevention Treatments
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Ulcerative Colitis
- American Gastroenterological Association: Ulcerative Colitis Blog
- Wellness Blog: My Personal Experience with Colitis
- The Tummyache Blog
- WNHO.net: A Story of Healing
Foundations and Support Groups on Ulcerative Colitis
- CCFA: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
- American Gastroenterological Association: UC Patient Resources
- Daily Strength: Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
- Colitis Foundation: Foundation of Colitis
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Ulcerative Colitis
- Topix: Forum on Colitis
- MedHelp: Ulcerative Colitis Forum
- Healing Well: Ulcerative Colitis Forum
- Cure Zone: Alternative healing discussion forum
- CCFA: Find Support & Chat Live
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ulcerative Colitis
- Patients Up to Date: Journal Ulcerative Colitis
- Medical News: Analysis Of Ulcerative Colitis
- eMedicine: Ulcerative Colitis
Clinical Trials on Ulcerative Colitis
- Mayo Clinic: Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials.gov: Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trials
- Medical News Today: Clinical Trials In Ulcerative Colitis
- Pub Med Central: Clinical trials for Ulcerative Colitis
Research Notes References
- ↑ MedlinePlus: Ulcerative Colitis Explained
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Ulcerative Colitis, an Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NDDIC: Ulcerative Colitis
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Ulcerative Colitis: Coping and Support
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- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 20, 2009
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