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2. Ulcerative colitis - Wikipedia

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   Inflammation in ulcerative colitis is usually continuous, typically involving the rectum, with involvement extending proximally (to sigmoid colon, ascending colon, etc.). [19] In contrast, inflammation with Crohn's disease is often patchy, with so-called "skip lesions" (intermittent regions of inflamed bowel).

3. Inflammatory bowel disease - Wikipedia

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   Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine, with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) being the principal types. [3] Crohn's disease affects the small intestine and large intestine, as well as the mouth, esophagus, stomach and the anus, whereas UC primarily affects the colon ...

4. Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis - Wikipedia

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   However, ulcerative colitis usually affects the rectum and inflammation in IBD extends to areas of the colon without diverticulosis. [1] Additional causes of colitis should be evaluated, including infectious and medication-induced, particularly NSAID-associated. [1] Laboratory results are usually normal in individuals with SCAD.

5. Targeted therapy may help treat moderate to severe ulcerative ...

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   Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the colon. Research is ongoing to expand treatment options. Research is ongoing to expand treatment options.

6. Biological therapy for inflammatory bowel disease - Wikipedia

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   Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a collection of systemic diseases involving inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, [7] includes two (or three) diseases of unknown causation: ulcerative colitis, which affects only the large bowel; Crohn's disease, which can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract; and indeterminate colitis, which ...

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

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   “Inflammation due to the overactivation of the IL-23 pathway — a protein that can activate a person’s immune system — plays a critical role in how ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease ...