Ulcerative Colitis May Impact Patients Daily Lives
Survey
results support that people living with Ulcerative Colitis may be abandoning aspirations
for relationships, family and career
For many, the New Year may mean starting a new hobby, signing up
for a co-ed softball league, or going out on a date. Whatever New Year’s
resolutions you have to jump start your social life, don’t sit on the sidelines
– the start of 2018 is the perfect time to get out and enjoy relationships both
new and old!
But
for patients who suffer from chronic diseases, like ulcerative colitis (UC), an
inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain
and cramping,[i] embracing
and maintaining a social life can be challenging.
Ulcerative
colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, also known as the colon,
in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores,
or ulcers, that produce pus and mucous. The combination of inflammation and
ulceration can cause abdominal discomfort and frequent emptying of the colon. See more.
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