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What type of arthritis is most common in people who have ulcerative colitis?

I've heard of it - I am not sure but i think rheumatoid arthritis associated with ulcerative colitis. It's also common to get other forms of...

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What causes ulcerative colitis?

The causes of ulcerative colitis is not known. To date, there has been no convincing evidence that it is caused by infection or is contagious...

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How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?

The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis is suggested by the symptoms of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea. As there is no gold standard for...

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What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). The colon is the part of the digestive system where waste material is...

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What are the treatments for ulcerative colitis?

Both medications and surgery have been used to treat ulcerative colitis. However, surgery is reserved for those with severe inflammation and life...

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What are the complications of ulcerative colitis?

Blood transfusions, pancolitis, and toxic megacolon Patients with ulcerative colitis limited to the rectum (proctitis) or colitis limited to the end...

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Are there any issues with having da Vinci prostate surgery if you already have ulcerative colitis?

While the da Vinci Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) is popular, it is still a major operation and still can be complicated. In...

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Does IBS lead to Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?

There is no evidence that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a forerunner of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis...

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What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the superficial layers of the lining of the large intestine...

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Is colon cancer a concern with ulcerative colitis?

About 5% of people with ulcerative colitis develop colon cancer. The risk of cancer increases with the duration of the disease and how much the...

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