Ulcerative Colitis
Cross-source consensus on Ulcerative Colitis from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- UC inflammation is confined to the superficial mucosal layers of the large intestine, distinguishing it from Crohn's disease. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management
- An estimated 900,000 people in the United States have ulcerative colitis, accounting for approximately 250,000 office visits annually. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management
- Family history is the single most important independent risk factor for UC, with a first-degree relative multiplying individual risk fourfold. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management
- Bloody diarrhea is the hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management
- UC carries long-term complications including colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management
- Between 10% and 30% of UC patients develop systemic extra-intestinal manifestations driven by inflammation, including joint pain, eye inflammation, and skin lesions. — Ulcerative Colitis: Testing, Nutrition, and Functional Management