Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications

Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications

Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation in the large intestine (colon). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory state, Ulcerative Colitis can lead to not only many gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, but also to many extra-intestinal manifestations (including skin conditions and manifestations). In this lesson, we discuss all of these gastrointestinal features, along with complications and extra-intestinal manifestations.

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[victoriasmiles]

May GOD heal all who have this and all who watch this amen

[ausanderson]

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was 15 years old (first year of high school). I am now 22 years old so been dealing with it 7 years now. If anyone here is struggling with this or just been diagnosed, trust me I feel your pain. It may feel like your life is over and that all the walls are closing in on you. That is how I felt every single day at the start. I wasn’t able to attend regular school anymore. I spent every day feeling sorry for myself thinking there was no hope for me anymore. But today I am working full time an hour from home. I no longer let my disease control me. I no longer am ashamed of having to go to the bathroom so much. No matter what you do or what your DRs say, you can get better and you can beat this! They told me no other option but surgery. Here I am today doing all my normal life activities.

[moisesreyes]

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 2 years ago and my first year, It was hell. But I started looking into things and I realized my stressed triggered my symptoms. Now I eat what I want. You just gotta have faith. You'll get better. If you go around being negative it's gonna affect you.

[StevenJohnson]

For all us who have UC and is listening to this video, I offer my thoughts and prayers to everyone dealing with this IBD. I know it gets frustrating dealing with the stomach issues, the uncontrollable bowel movements many times a day. Like others said, stay positive, keep your head up. I am a huge worrier and once a negative thought is in my head, it's hard not to turn it to a positive. Ive had the disease since the beginning of 2013, been on Humira since October 2013 and it put into remission for 9 years. Fast forward to now and I think it's come back. After 3 weeks, small traces of blood in 2 of my stools and constant stomach discomfort, way different from the symptoms i have when I first got it. Finally have my Dr appointment today to see what the plan is. God bless you all!

[Bigo.]

I was just diagnosed march 10 I’ve been having bad flare ups and I pray these a way to get rid of this for good I’ve lose so much weight I’m a stick I weigh 88 lbs 5’3’ now at 30yrs old this has made me so depressed 😢prayers to all who has it
We shall overcome this 🙏🏾

[jenniferroyse]

I went to the emergency room and found out I have Colitis. Over the last few months it became unbearable. I rather break a arm then have this, I hate my abdominal pain all the time.

[_xanna]

Well. I’ve definitely got the eye inflammation, spine pain, hand pain, knee pain as a complementary gift with colitis. Plus rosacea… and anxiety, depression, ptsd and reynauds. Wouldn’t be surprised if those are also free gifts too. All by the age of 25. Fml I’m in for a ride.

[kdjain]

Excellent presentation! This brings awareness to the patients to understand the disease and treatment.

[manpreetkaur]

Nice information. One of my friends is getting treated by Dr. Vikram Chauhan for the same and she is improving gradually.

[cherryredneti]

I always get chronic lower back & hip pain when I have a flare. Also breakouts on my face and very dry, chapped lips

[memaw]

I was diagnosed in 2017 and it's been hell. I have constant pain on my left side. I hate it. I had to stop work last year. My day's are not normal. I just get through each day.

[KJ-oon]

Just got home after my first emergency room visit for this. The pain and suffering is so bad. Not sure how to deal with it for the rest of my life on top of everything else have going on.

[alexxiabell]

I am a woman who is 50yrs old.... Diagnosed at 18. My disease has gotten 11:39 worse over time and i am currently on Remicade and Methotrexate. I spent 15 days in the hospital lost 30 lbs. I weighed 108 lbs ...and looked horrible, and thought i was going to die. I would say this disease is horrible, unpredictable, but manageable. Dont get bogged down, you all can do this ...get a good team of GI people. Don't stress about it, advocate for yourself and find the meds that work for you. Don't give up ...
UC is manageable with the right team, mindset, diet, and support group

It's ok to wear protective underwear, diapers, and it's ok to have accidents.
Dont let this disease take dignity away ...
I have battled it for 32 years ...i go into remission....and i have times when i feel lije i want to give up
You all can do this . ❤

[bradleymiller]

I want to smack people who don't understand what we go through. I've had it for 22 years since I was 13. It has gotten better over the last five years but by no means has disappeared. So much pain tonight.
And I was told I was crazy but my lower back pain is DEFINITELY related.

[sittingaloneinvip]

i have this... got diagnosed after a bad breakup when i was 23. 30 now! LAWD HELP ME.

[emeliacorro]

God Bless you.. such a good video... from all I have watched about this UC desease. Thank yuo...

[Jerinthegreat]

im using spirulina and molkosan wich is probiotic and prebiotic and my ulcerative colitis is no longer an issue

[nathaliem]

What I'm scared about is you mentioned the cancer word. I was diagnosed with IBS and it stopped this week I had a severe attack while going to work and I fainted in the bus that I couldn't talk I was very dizzy and I couldn't open my eyes for 15 minutes I was so weak I was surrounded with paramedics that it is so scary the doctor told me but I have colonitas... I'm so scared

[robinraymond]

I just got diagnosed with this painful problem it's taking over my life I lost over 50 pounds in 3 years

[AnnaSzabo]

During my painful period, a few days ago, on days 1 and 2, I took ibuprofen… the ibuprofen caused me so much stomach pain: the middle and lower abdominal… Burning pain and some digested blood in my stool… This is ongoing for a few days now. Never ever will I take I ibuprofen again