Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Leading A Normal Life with Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
There is no known cause for Ulcerative Colitis (UC), but with diet and medication, patients with the disease can lead full, active lives.
This type of IBD-Inflammatory bowel disease occurs in the rectum and affects the colon as well.
Symptoms are usually frequent, loose bowel movements, blood or pus in stools, rectal bleeding, rectal pain and joint pain.
Your Salem Gastroenterology Associates doctor may order lab tests and an endoscopy procedure may be required for further evaluation.