Ulcerative Colitis Services

Are you or a loved one in John’s Creek, GA, struggling with ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. At our gastroenterology clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and managing ulcerative colitis to help our patients achieve remission and improve their quality of life.

Ulcerative colitis is a complex condition with a range of symptoms and complications. It is characterized by periods of flare-ups, where symptoms worsen, followed by periods of remission, where symptoms improve or disappear. Some key aspects of ulcerative colitis include:

• Symptoms: Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include abdominal pain or cramping, frequent diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), rectal bleeding, urgency to have a bowel movement, fatigue, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
• Diagnosis: Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis involves a combination of medical history review, physical examination, laboratory tests (such as blood tests and stool tests), imaging studies (such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy), and biopsy of the colon tissue.

• Treatment: Treatment for ulcerative colitis aims to reduce inflammation, control symptoms, and induce and maintain remission. Treatment options may include medications (such as anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, biologics), dietary and lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgery (such as colectomy).
• Complications: Ulcerative colitis can lead to various complications, including severe bleeding, perforation of the colon, toxic megacolon (a life-threatening condition characterized by severe inflammation and dilation of the colon), colon cancer, osteoporosis, and malnutrition.