Ulcerative Colitis: Prevention & Expectations (Granulomatous Colitis)

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Ulcerative Colitis

Alternate Names : Granulomatous Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the disease?

There is no known way to prevent ulcerative colitis.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

Ulcerative colitis can cause serious long-term effects, including:

a higher risk of colorectal cancer

life-threatening blood loss

peritonitis, or inflammation of the abdominal cavity lining

What are the risks to others?

Ulcerative colitis is not contagious and poses no risk to others.

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Author: David J. Craner, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/22/01

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