Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms And Treatments
4. Other Autoimmune Diseases

Ulcerative colitis is a form of irritable bowel disease caused by a deficient or impaired immune system; therefore, other parts of the body besides the colon may be affected. Kidney problems, bile duct and liver disease, joint problems, low back and neck pain, skin rashes, and eye pain or vision problems are common symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Autoimmune conditions tend to be related to one another, so a person diagnosed with ulcerative colitis may also be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Hashimoto’s disease.
3. Treatment

Prescription medications such as immunosuppressant, steroid, and analgesic drugs are commonly used to treat ulcerative colitis. Severe cases of ulcerative colitis that do not respond to medication may require surgery. A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening of the abdominal is created where stool can leave the intestines. It is accompanied by a colostomy bag that needs to be changed often. A colectomy is a procedure in which all or severely infected parts of the colon are removed.
