Ulcerative colitis is an inflammation of the Lining of the large bowel (colon and rectum). Symptoms include rectal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, weight loss, and fevers. In addition, patients who have had extensive ulcerative colitis for many years are at an increased risk to develop large bowel cancer. The cause of ulcerative colitis remains unknown.
The average person’s lifetime risk of developing it is about 1 in 20. The risk is increased If there is a family history of colorectal polyps (pre-cancerous growths) or cancer. It is still higher for those with a personal history of polyps or colorectal, breast, uterine or ovarian cancer. Risk is also increased in people with a history of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative or Crohn's colitis.
Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (the lower end of the colon, located just above the anus) becomes stretched out and protrudes out of the anus. Weakness of the anal sphincter muscle is often associated with rectal prolapse at this stage, resulting in leakage of stool or mucus. While the condition occurs in both sexes, it is much more common in women than men.
Itching around the anal area is called pruritus ANI. This condition results in a compelling urge to scratch.
Polyps are abnormal growths rising from the lining of the large intestine (colon or rectum) and protruding into the intestinal canal lumen). Some polyps are flat; others have a stalk.
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