Ulcerative Colitis
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lower GI endoscopy
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dietary fiber
liquid diet
ostomy care
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Ulcerative Colitis Trusted Sites
The following sites provide reliable information on this topic:
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis at the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Ulcerative Colitis at the NIDDK
Ulcerative Colitis at the UCSF Medical Center
Ulcerative Colitis clinical trials at the NIH
Related Conditions
Crohn's disease
Irritable bowel disease
Lower GI bleeding
Stomach Flu Checkup
Dehydration Checkup
Abdominal pain
Anal pain
Blood in the stool
Diarrhea
Rectal bleeding
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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2008
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Ulcerative Colitis References:
Hanauer SB. Review article: the long-term management of ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Oct;20 Suppl 4:97-101.
Loftus EV Jr, Kane SV, Bjorkman D. Systematic review: short-term adverse effects of 5-aminosalicylic acid agents in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Jan 15;19(2):179-89.
Rizzello F, Gionchetti P, Venturi A, Campieri M. Review article: medical treatment of severe ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Jun;17 Suppl 2:7-10.
