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2. Ulcerative colitis - Wikipedia

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   Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease characterized by T-cells infiltrating the colon. [43] No direct causes for UC are known, but factors such as genetics, environment, and an overactive immune system play a role. [ 1 ]

3. Inflammatory bowel disease - Wikipedia

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   Microscopically, ulcerative colitis is restricted to the mucosa (epithelial lining of the gut), while Crohn's disease affects the full thickness of the bowel wall ("transmural lesions"). Lastly, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis present with extra-intestinal manifestations (such as liver problems, arthritis, skin manifestations and eye ...

4. Management of ulcerative colitis - Wikipedia

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   Allergic reactions to sulfasalazine characterized by dizziness, fever and skin rash have been reported in a small percentage of patients. In some cases, sulfasalazine can exacerbate ulcerative colitis resulting in diarrhea, abdominal cramps and discomfort.

5. FDA-approved drug for ulcerative colitis also effective for ...

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   Mirikizumab, a drug currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, also sends Crohn's disease into clinical remission, new findings suggest.

6. Autoimmune disease - Wikipedia

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   Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In both cases, individuals lose immune tolerance for normal bacteria present in the gut microbiome. [18] Symptoms include severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and weight loss.

7. Colonic ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). [4] It is a long-term condition that results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum. [4] [5] The primary symptoms of active disease are abdominal pain and diarrhea mixed with blood (hematochezia). Weight loss, fever, and anemia may also occur. Often, symptoms come on ...