How Do You Spot Symptoms Of Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a hereditary disease that causes chronic inflammation in the mucous membranes that line the surface of the large intestine and rectum. It is closely related to another type of intestinal inflammation known as Crohn’s disease — with both of them collectively known as the inflammatory bowel disease. The cause of ulcerative colitis is due to an abnormal activity in the intestines’ immune system. A normal immune system is composed of protective cells and proteins that shield the body against harmful microorganisms (such as viruses and bacteria). When these microorganisms are present, the immune system provides a protective barrier that causes tissue inflammation. So basically, inflammation serves as a normal protective mechanism applied by the immune system. But in the case of ulcerative colitis, the activation of such protective mechanism takes place even without any harmful microorganisms present. The linings of the colon and the rectum just undergo inflammation fo
