Health Maintenance in Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a complex chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the colon. The exact cause of UC is still unknown, but the incidence and prevalence are increasing worldwide. Making the diagnosis of UC can be difficult because there are other disease states that mimic the signs and symptoms with which patients present. Given the complex nature of the disease and heterogeneity of presentation, severity and distribution of disease, and complications associated with inadequately treated disease, it is important to understand the natural history of UC and how to make the initial diagnosis.
Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research