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Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory diseases resulting from an inappropriate immune response and are both major categories of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). These chronic diseases tend to run in families and they affect males and females equally.
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What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition limited to the colon. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract and may affect any part from the mouth to the anus. 

Symptoms Include

Both Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis cause similar symptoms which include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Urgent need to move bowels
  • Abdominal cramps and pain
  • Sensation of incomplete evacuation
  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight Loss
  • Fatigue
  • Night sweats
  • Loss of normal menstrual cycle

Both illnesses are marked by an abnormal response by the body’s immune system. The immune system is composed of various cells and proteins which protect the body from infection. In people with Crohn’s disease, however, the immune system reacts inappropriately – mistaking benign or beneficial cells and bacteria for harmful foreign substances. When this happens, your immune system can do harm to your gastrointestinal tract and produce the symptoms of IBD.

s through this protective barrier, it’s called a hernia. Often, this occurs when the supportive structure becomes weakened and can no longer do its job. The majority of hernias appear in the abdominal area, either the belly or the groin, although they occasionally crop up in other locations such as the upper thigh or diaphragm.
Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

Prescribed medications are often used to treat ulcerative colitis that strive to control the inflammation that is a main cause of ulcerative colitis symptoms and induce remission. The medication your doctor prescribes may depend on whether you have mild, moderate, or severe ulcerative colitis.

Depending on your ulcerative colitis symptoms, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medications for you, such as:

  • Antidiarrheals
  • Pain relievers
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Over-the-counter medications are often suggested to be taken as a supplement to your prescription—not instead of it.
When is Surgery Necessary?

Surgery may be a consideration if the disease doesn’t respond to medication.

At the Surgery Group of LA, we know how trying and painful Chron’s and Ulcerative Colitis can be. Combining state-of-the-art medical facilities with compassionate, patient-centered care, we work hard to determine effective treatment for every patient so that they find relief. Call us today to schedule an appointment with a colorectal surgeon in Los Angeles.

Risk Factors

This year, it’s estimated that more than 95,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer, and around 50,000 people will die from the disease. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in men and women in the U.S., and it is also the third most common form of cancer.

While 90% of new cases of cancer are often diagnosed in those who are age 50 or older, the disease can impact anyone, depending on the number of risk factors that apply to you. Here are the top colon cancer risk factors that you’ll want to know about.

Age aside, there are many risk factors that you’ll want to be aware of. If these risk factors apply to you, it’s important to undergo routine screening as early as possible. This helps to ensure the condition can be caught early and properly treated before it spreads.

Family History: Your family history of colon cancer plays a large role in your risk of also being diagnosed with the disease. According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, if one of your first-degree family members, such as a parent or sibling, has colon cancer, you have a two to three times higher risk of also developing the disease.

Poor Diet: What you eat plays a huge role in your overall health. If you consume a lot of red meats, such as pork, beef, or lamb and eat a lot of processed meats like deli meat and hot dogs, you increase your risk of colon cancer.

A lack of fiber and other important nutrients may also increase your risk of developing colon cancer.

Smoking & Drinking: Most people know that smoking commonly causes lung cancer, but the bad habit has also been linked to other cancers, including colon cancer. Long-time smokers have an increased risk of developing colon cancer compared to non-smokers.

Heavy alcohol consumption has also been linked to colon cancer. Moderate to heavy alcohol use is defined by having more than two drinks a day.

Other Health Conditions: Certain health conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Lynch syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease, all increase the risk of colon cancer. A personal history of polyps is another risk factor that can raise the risk of developing this type of cancer.

Being Overweight or Obese: Your weight impacts your body in many ways. If you’re overweight or obese, you have a much higher risk of developing the disease. Mortality rates are also higher in those who are overweight or obese. Having a large waistline increases the risk of colon cancer in both men and women, but studies have found that the link appears to be more common in men.

Prevention
While you cannot control your family history, genetic predisposition, or personal health history, there are things you can do to lower your risk of developing colon cancer. For example, eating more fruits and vegetables and improving your diet can greatly lower the risk. Other prevention techniques include:
  • Quitting bad habits
  • Making healthy lifestyle choices
  • Being physical active
Another effective way to lower your risk of colon cancer is undergoing genetic testing along with routing health screenings, such as a colonoscopy, to evaluate your colon health.

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