Ulcerative Colitis - Pipeline Review, H2 2020

Avani Das18 Jan, 2021Health

Ulcerative Colitis (Colitis ulcerosa or UC) is a chronic disease mainly of the large intestine or colon and a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The disease is characterized by open sores and ulcers in the colon. The risk factors for UC include smoking, family history of the disease, liver disease, colon cancer, depression, and severe dehydration. Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Treatment options for ulcerative colitis include surgery (removal of colon) or drug therapy with aminoasylates (ASA), immunomodulators, and corticosteroids.