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Ulcerative Colitis | Kim's Story
After years of worry, Kim finally finds Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker who helps diagnose her with severe ulcerative colitis and ultimately lives healthy without her colon. Learn more at https://www.hopkinschildrens.org
published: 21 Sep 2018
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What is Ulcerative Colitis?
This animation describes the cause, symptoms, and factors in the development of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
To learn more visit http://www.YouAndIBD.com
published: 16 Oct 2012
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Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation in the large intestine (colon). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory state, Ulcerative Colitis can lead to not only many gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, but also to many extra-intestinal manifestations (including skin conditions and manifestations). In this lesson, we discuss all of these gastrointestinal features, along with complications and extra-intestinal manifestations.
If you found this lesson helpful, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one.
JJ
**MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or a...
published: 01 Jul 2021
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Ulcerative Colitis versus Crohn's Disease, Animation
(USMLE topics) UC vs CD: How to differentiate symptoms, pathophysiology; differential diagnosis.
Purchase a license to download a non-watermarked version of this video on AlilaMedicalMedia(dot)com
Check out our new Alila Academy - AlilaAcademy(dot)com - complete video courses with quizzes, PDFs, and downloadable images.
Voice by: Marty Henne
©Alila Medical Media. All rights reserved.
All images/videos by Alila Medical Media are for information purposes ONLY and are NOT intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the 2 major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Both conditions are characterized ...
published: 21 Sep 2020
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Eating Healthy with Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, a common inflammatory bowel disease, includes nutritional side effects. In this video, Stanford Health Care digestive health nutrition expert, Neha Shah, MPH, RD, shares advice on getting enough calories and nutrients, avoiding pain from high fiber or dairy foods, and adjusting how you eat. Learn more at https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/gi-nutrition-services.html.
published: 07 Jun 2016
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Living with Ulcerative Colitis – Nour’s Story
Learn about Nour’s journey with ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine. Nour shares the ways in which UC has impacted her life, and how important it is to share her story to help bridge the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers. She encourages others to follow her lead and advocates for herself and others to make a difference. You can discover more about Lilly’s efforts in the immunology space: https://e.lilly/48ujTGN
published: 25 Sep 2023
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Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 Warning signs of Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 warning signs of Colon Cancer | Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal carcinoma or colorectal cancer is the cancer of large intestine and/or rectum
What are the risk factors of colon cancer?
There are several risk factors we can count. However, the most important one is older age. The chances of having colon cancer increases with age.
There are other risk factors like:
History of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
Approximately 5% of cases are attribute to genetic causes such as Familial adenomatous polyposis & Lynch syndrome
Some lifestyle factors may also contribute to an increase risk of colorectal cancer likeLow-fibre and Hig...
published: 26 Nov 2023
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Ulcerative colitis: Fresh approaches to taming inflammation
Ulcerative colitis is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease. For many people with the condition, widely prescribed anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs do not remain effective for long, and up to 15% of patients will need surgery to remove all or part of the colon within 20 years of diagnosis. This animation explores how insights into the immunobiology of ulcerative colitis are helping researchers to develop innovative treatments.
Read some in-depth articles on ulcerative colitis at https://www.nature.com/collections/ulcerative-colitis-outline
This Nature Video is editorially independent. It is produced with third party financial support. Read more about Supported Content here: https://partnerships.nature.com/commercial-content-at-nature-research/
7th November 2018
published: 07 Nov 2018
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Mayo Clinic Explains Ulcerative Colitis
Learning about Ulcerative Colitis, can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.
For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3sdT4lV
When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about Ulcerative Colitis. We’re here to help.
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is Ulcerative Colitis?
0:54 What causes Ulcerative Colitis?/ Risk factors
1:35 Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
2:41 How is Ulcerative Colitis diagnosed?
3:57 Treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis
4:50 Coping methods/ What now?
6:19 Ending
Still have questions? That’s okay.
Ask Mayo Clinic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - https://youtu.be/YpqHl0F9...
published: 03 Feb 2022
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Living with Ulcerative Colitis
On Dr. Phil, our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall sits down with guest Jordan to hear his journey with ulcerative colitis and how he isn’t letting it slow him down.
Visit http://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com for more on ulcerative colitis.
published: 07 Sep 2018
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Ulcerative Colitis: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment
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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be concluding our two part mini series on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We will be finishing this mini series with our lecture on Ulcerative Colitis. We begin this lecture by discussing the causes and pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. We will then be moving into the local and systemic clinical features patients will most commonly present with. We conclude this lecture with the diagn...
published: 03 Dec 2021
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What Does it Feels Like to Have Ulcerative Colitis? Signs and Symptoms
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is similar to Crohn's disease. Gastroenterologist Dr. Asma Khapra discuss the signs of ulcerative colitis, including mind, severe and extraintestinal symptoms.
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Mild Symptoms
00:28 More Severe Symptoms
00:51 Extraintestinal Manifestations
01:43 Long Term UC Risks
About Dr. Asma Khapra
Dr. Asma Khapra is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and a Partner at GastroHealth, Virginia Division. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by the Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Castle Connolly.
Watch more of Dr. Khapra’s videos:
https://www.doctorpedia.com/doctor-profile/asma-khapra/#videos
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published: 23 Aug 2022
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Management of Ulcerative Colitis | UCLA Digestive Diseases
What’s New and Notable in IBD for 2020, Safety of Therapies in IBD Medication Risk Counseling, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
PANEL:
Raymond K. Cross, Jr., MD, MS, University of Maryland, Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, UCLA, Mona Rezapour, MD, MHS, UCLA, David T. Rubin, MD, University of Chicago, Jenny Sauk, MD, UCLA
UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium March 6-7, 2020
Learn more about the UCLA Vatche & Taman Manoukian Division of Digestive Disease at www.uclahealth.org/gastro
published: 03 Aug 2020
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Ulcerative Colitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Risk factors, Diagnosis and Treatments, Animation.
(USMLE topics) Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Signs and symptoms, disease development, pathophysiology, complications, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments.
Purchase a license to download a non-watermarked version of this video on AlilaMedicalMedia(dot)com
Check out our new Alila Academy - AlilaAcademy(dot)com - complete video courses with quizzes, PDFs, and downloadable images.
Voice by: Ashley Fleming
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All images/videos by Alila Medical Media are for information purposes ONLY and are NOT intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Ulcerative colitis, UC, is one of the 2 major forms of inf...
published: 08 Sep 2020
4:15
Ulcerative Colitis | Kim's Story
After years of worry, Kim finally finds Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker who helps diagnose her with severe ulcerative colitis and ultimately lives healthy without her co...
After years of worry, Kim finally finds Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker who helps diagnose her with severe ulcerative colitis and ultimately lives healthy without her colon. Learn more at https://www.hopkinschildrens.org
https://wn.com/Ulcerative_Colitis_|_Kim's_Story
After years of worry, Kim finally finds Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker who helps diagnose her with severe ulcerative colitis and ultimately lives healthy without her colon. Learn more at https://www.hopkinschildrens.org
- published: 21 Sep 2018
- views: 111630
4:22
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
This animation describes the cause, symptoms, and factors in the development of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
To learn more vi...
This animation describes the cause, symptoms, and factors in the development of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
To learn more visit http://www.YouAndIBD.com
https://wn.com/What_Is_Ulcerative_Colitis
This animation describes the cause, symptoms, and factors in the development of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
To learn more visit http://www.YouAndIBD.com
- published: 16 Oct 2012
- views: 599623
11:40
Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammat...
Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation in the large intestine (colon). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory state, Ulcerative Colitis can lead to not only many gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, but also to many extra-intestinal manifestations (including skin conditions and manifestations). In this lesson, we discuss all of these gastrointestinal features, along with complications and extra-intestinal manifestations.
If you found this lesson helpful, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one.
JJ
**MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
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Ulcerative Colitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur), and Complications
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation in the large intestine (colon). Due to it being a chronic inflammatory state, Ulcerative Colitis can lead to not only many gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, but also to many extra-intestinal manifestations (including skin conditions and manifestations). In this lesson, we discuss all of these gastrointestinal features, along with complications and extra-intestinal manifestations.
If you found this lesson helpful, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one.
JJ
**MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
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- published: 01 Jul 2021
- views: 216988
3:16
Ulcerative Colitis versus Crohn's Disease, Animation
(USMLE topics) UC vs CD: How to differentiate symptoms, pathophysiology; differential diagnosis.
Purchase a license to download a non-watermarked version of t...
(USMLE topics) UC vs CD: How to differentiate symptoms, pathophysiology; differential diagnosis.
Purchase a license to download a non-watermarked version of this video on AlilaMedicalMedia(dot)com
Check out our new Alila Academy - AlilaAcademy(dot)com - complete video courses with quizzes, PDFs, and downloadable images.
Voice by: Marty Henne
©Alila Medical Media. All rights reserved.
All images/videos by Alila Medical Media are for information purposes ONLY and are NOT intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the 2 major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Both conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract. Ulcerative colitis is limited only to the large intestine. It usually starts from the rectum, and may remain confined to that location; or, it can spread upward in a continuous fashion, affecting parts, or all, of the colon.
Crohn disease, on the other hand, can occur anywhere along the GI tract, but it usually involves the small intestine. Most commonly affected are the end of the small bowel, the ileum, and the beginning of the colon. Crohn disease is not continuous: inflamed segments are usually interrupted by normal healthy tissues. The rectum is always affected in ulcerative colitis, but is usually spared in Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative colitis only involves the inner lining of the intestinal wall, while Crohn’s disease extends to its entire thickness. In imaging studies, the mucosa in Crohn’s disease has a patchy appearance, with alternating regions of diseased and normal tissues; the bowel wall is affected asymmetrically. In ulcerative colitis, mucosal inflammation is diffuse and uniform; the bowel wall is affected symmetrically. Thickening of the intestinal wall, bowel obstructions and fistulas are unique to Crohn’s disease.
Both conditions result from an inappropriate response of the immune system, but their mechanisms are likely different. Ulcerative colitis is associated with abnormally high levels of helper T-cell type 2, Th-2, while Crohn’s disease has more type 1 (Th1) activities.
Age of onset and risk factors are similar for both conditions, with a notable exception of smoking, which exacerbates Crohn’s disease but has a protective effect on ulcerative colitis.
The 2 disorders share many common symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and extra-intestinal manifestations. However, Crohn’s disease symptoms can be more variable depending on the affected locations, and often include anal fistulas and abscesses. Intestinal bleeding is much more common in ulcerative colitis, while malnutrition and weight loss is more common in Crohn’s disease.
When Crohn’s disease involves only the colon, the symptoms can be indistinguishable from ulcerative colitis. Fortunately, because treatment is similar, no distinction is necessary unless surgery is considered. This is because surgical removal of the diseased colon is curative for ulcerative colitis, but only provides temporary relief for Crohn’s disease.
https://wn.com/Ulcerative_Colitis_Versus_Crohn's_Disease,_Animation
(USMLE topics) UC vs CD: How to differentiate symptoms, pathophysiology; differential diagnosis.
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Voice by: Marty Henne
©Alila Medical Media. All rights reserved.
All images/videos by Alila Medical Media are for information purposes ONLY and are NOT intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the 2 major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Both conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract. Ulcerative colitis is limited only to the large intestine. It usually starts from the rectum, and may remain confined to that location; or, it can spread upward in a continuous fashion, affecting parts, or all, of the colon.
Crohn disease, on the other hand, can occur anywhere along the GI tract, but it usually involves the small intestine. Most commonly affected are the end of the small bowel, the ileum, and the beginning of the colon. Crohn disease is not continuous: inflamed segments are usually interrupted by normal healthy tissues. The rectum is always affected in ulcerative colitis, but is usually spared in Crohn’s disease.
Ulcerative colitis only involves the inner lining of the intestinal wall, while Crohn’s disease extends to its entire thickness. In imaging studies, the mucosa in Crohn’s disease has a patchy appearance, with alternating regions of diseased and normal tissues; the bowel wall is affected asymmetrically. In ulcerative colitis, mucosal inflammation is diffuse and uniform; the bowel wall is affected symmetrically. Thickening of the intestinal wall, bowel obstructions and fistulas are unique to Crohn’s disease.
Both conditions result from an inappropriate response of the immune system, but their mechanisms are likely different. Ulcerative colitis is associated with abnormally high levels of helper T-cell type 2, Th-2, while Crohn’s disease has more type 1 (Th1) activities.
Age of onset and risk factors are similar for both conditions, with a notable exception of smoking, which exacerbates Crohn’s disease but has a protective effect on ulcerative colitis.
The 2 disorders share many common symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and extra-intestinal manifestations. However, Crohn’s disease symptoms can be more variable depending on the affected locations, and often include anal fistulas and abscesses. Intestinal bleeding is much more common in ulcerative colitis, while malnutrition and weight loss is more common in Crohn’s disease.
When Crohn’s disease involves only the colon, the symptoms can be indistinguishable from ulcerative colitis. Fortunately, because treatment is similar, no distinction is necessary unless surgery is considered. This is because surgical removal of the diseased colon is curative for ulcerative colitis, but only provides temporary relief for Crohn’s disease.
- published: 21 Sep 2020
- views: 181309
2:18
Eating Healthy with Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, a common inflammatory bowel disease, includes nutritional side effects. In this video, Stanford Health Care digestive health nutrition exper...
Ulcerative colitis, a common inflammatory bowel disease, includes nutritional side effects. In this video, Stanford Health Care digestive health nutrition expert, Neha Shah, MPH, RD, shares advice on getting enough calories and nutrients, avoiding pain from high fiber or dairy foods, and adjusting how you eat. Learn more at https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/gi-nutrition-services.html.
https://wn.com/Eating_Healthy_With_Ulcerative_Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, a common inflammatory bowel disease, includes nutritional side effects. In this video, Stanford Health Care digestive health nutrition expert, Neha Shah, MPH, RD, shares advice on getting enough calories and nutrients, avoiding pain from high fiber or dairy foods, and adjusting how you eat. Learn more at https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/gi-nutrition-services.html.
- published: 07 Jun 2016
- views: 90709
3:27
Living with Ulcerative Colitis – Nour’s Story
Learn about Nour’s journey with ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine. Nour shares the ways in which UC ...
Learn about Nour’s journey with ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine. Nour shares the ways in which UC has impacted her life, and how important it is to share her story to help bridge the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers. She encourages others to follow her lead and advocates for herself and others to make a difference. You can discover more about Lilly’s efforts in the immunology space: https://e.lilly/48ujTGN
https://wn.com/Living_With_Ulcerative_Colitis_–_Nour’S_Story
Learn about Nour’s journey with ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine. Nour shares the ways in which UC has impacted her life, and how important it is to share her story to help bridge the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers. She encourages others to follow her lead and advocates for herself and others to make a difference. You can discover more about Lilly’s efforts in the immunology space: https://e.lilly/48ujTGN
- published: 25 Sep 2023
- views: 16046
4:40
Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 Warning signs of Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 warning signs of Colon Cancer | Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal carcinoma or colorectal cance...
Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 warning signs of Colon Cancer | Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal carcinoma or colorectal cancer is the cancer of large intestine and/or rectum
What are the risk factors of colon cancer?
There are several risk factors we can count. However, the most important one is older age. The chances of having colon cancer increases with age.
There are other risk factors like:
History of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
Approximately 5% of cases are attribute to genetic causes such as Familial adenomatous polyposis & Lynch syndrome
Some lifestyle factors may also contribute to an increase risk of colorectal cancer likeLow-fibre and High fat diet
A diet low in fruit and vegetables
Lack of regular physical exercise, alcohol consumption and tobacco use
Here are the signs & symptoms of colon cancer
1. Change in bowel habits:
Change in bowel habits including constipation or diarrhoea that lasts for more than a few days.
2. Narrowing of Stool:
You may also have stools that appear narrower than usual or have a different size or shape than normal.
3. Blood in your stool:
Bright Red blood or Blood in your stool that makes it look dark brown or black can also be associated with the colon cancer.
4. Abdominal pain and bloating:
Pain in your rectum or abdominal area.The abdominal pain in colorectal cancer may be due to partial or complete obstruction of the bowl or evasion of the cancer into the peritoneum.
5. Unexplained anaemia:
If you are anemic, you may find that you are tired, weak and may experience fatigue that improve upon resting.
6. Palpable Mass:
Swollen abdominal mass can be palpable on the right lower quadrant of abdomen
7. Tenesmus:
It is a feeling or sensation of urge to defecate and also a sensation of incomplete defecation.
Other possible signs of colon cancer are:
8. Unexplained weigth-loss which means you are losing weight without trying.
#coloncancer
#colorectalcancer
#cancersymptoms
Disclaimer:
The materials and information contained on this channel are provided for general informational purposes only and therefore are no substitute for informed medical advice or treatment. Please consult a medical doctor to seek treatment for any illnesses or medical concerns you may have.
https://wn.com/Colon_Cancer_Symptoms_|_Colorectal_Cancer_|_10_Warning_Signs_Of_Colon_Cancer
Colon Cancer Symptoms | Colorectal Cancer | 10 warning signs of Colon Cancer | Colon Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?
Colorectal carcinoma or colorectal cancer is the cancer of large intestine and/or rectum
What are the risk factors of colon cancer?
There are several risk factors we can count. However, the most important one is older age. The chances of having colon cancer increases with age.
There are other risk factors like:
History of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
Approximately 5% of cases are attribute to genetic causes such as Familial adenomatous polyposis & Lynch syndrome
Some lifestyle factors may also contribute to an increase risk of colorectal cancer likeLow-fibre and High fat diet
A diet low in fruit and vegetables
Lack of regular physical exercise, alcohol consumption and tobacco use
Here are the signs & symptoms of colon cancer
1. Change in bowel habits:
Change in bowel habits including constipation or diarrhoea that lasts for more than a few days.
2. Narrowing of Stool:
You may also have stools that appear narrower than usual or have a different size or shape than normal.
3. Blood in your stool:
Bright Red blood or Blood in your stool that makes it look dark brown or black can also be associated with the colon cancer.
4. Abdominal pain and bloating:
Pain in your rectum or abdominal area.The abdominal pain in colorectal cancer may be due to partial or complete obstruction of the bowl or evasion of the cancer into the peritoneum.
5. Unexplained anaemia:
If you are anemic, you may find that you are tired, weak and may experience fatigue that improve upon resting.
6. Palpable Mass:
Swollen abdominal mass can be palpable on the right lower quadrant of abdomen
7. Tenesmus:
It is a feeling or sensation of urge to defecate and also a sensation of incomplete defecation.
Other possible signs of colon cancer are:
8. Unexplained weigth-loss which means you are losing weight without trying.
#coloncancer
#colorectalcancer
#cancersymptoms
Disclaimer:
The materials and information contained on this channel are provided for general informational purposes only and therefore are no substitute for informed medical advice or treatment. Please consult a medical doctor to seek treatment for any illnesses or medical concerns you may have.
- published: 26 Nov 2023
- views: 125
3:37
Ulcerative colitis: Fresh approaches to taming inflammation
Ulcerative colitis is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease. For many people with the condition, widely prescribed anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive ...
Ulcerative colitis is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease. For many people with the condition, widely prescribed anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs do not remain effective for long, and up to 15% of patients will need surgery to remove all or part of the colon within 20 years of diagnosis. This animation explores how insights into the immunobiology of ulcerative colitis are helping researchers to develop innovative treatments.
Read some in-depth articles on ulcerative colitis at https://www.nature.com/collections/ulcerative-colitis-outline
This Nature Video is editorially independent. It is produced with third party financial support. Read more about Supported Content here: https://partnerships.nature.com/commercial-content-at-nature-research/
7th November 2018
https://wn.com/Ulcerative_Colitis_Fresh_Approaches_To_Taming_Inflammation
Ulcerative colitis is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease. For many people with the condition, widely prescribed anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs do not remain effective for long, and up to 15% of patients will need surgery to remove all or part of the colon within 20 years of diagnosis. This animation explores how insights into the immunobiology of ulcerative colitis are helping researchers to develop innovative treatments.
Read some in-depth articles on ulcerative colitis at https://www.nature.com/collections/ulcerative-colitis-outline
This Nature Video is editorially independent. It is produced with third party financial support. Read more about Supported Content here: https://partnerships.nature.com/commercial-content-at-nature-research/
7th November 2018
- published: 07 Nov 2018
- views: 187939
6:29
Mayo Clinic Explains Ulcerative Colitis
Learning about Ulcerative Colitis, can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand...
Learning about Ulcerative Colitis, can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.
For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3sdT4lV
When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about Ulcerative Colitis. We’re here to help.
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is Ulcerative Colitis?
0:54 What causes Ulcerative Colitis?/ Risk factors
1:35 Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
2:41 How is Ulcerative Colitis diagnosed?
3:57 Treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis
4:50 Coping methods/ What now?
6:19 Ending
Still have questions? That’s okay.
Ask Mayo Clinic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - https://youtu.be/YpqHl0F96mA
Mayo Clinic Explains Crohn’s Disease - https://youtu.be/6jJpA-LHZ5I
More videos on Ulcerative Colitis
· Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: The increasing prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease -https://bit.ly/3L20LV7
· Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease in Children - https://bit.ly/3ATZHxM
Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/3omQA3y
Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic
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https://wn.com/Mayo_Clinic_Explains_Ulcerative_Colitis
Learning about Ulcerative Colitis, can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.
For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3sdT4lV
When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about Ulcerative Colitis. We’re here to help.
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is Ulcerative Colitis?
0:54 What causes Ulcerative Colitis?/ Risk factors
1:35 Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
2:41 How is Ulcerative Colitis diagnosed?
3:57 Treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis
4:50 Coping methods/ What now?
6:19 Ending
Still have questions? That’s okay.
Ask Mayo Clinic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease - https://youtu.be/YpqHl0F96mA
Mayo Clinic Explains Crohn’s Disease - https://youtu.be/6jJpA-LHZ5I
More videos on Ulcerative Colitis
· Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: The increasing prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease -https://bit.ly/3L20LV7
· Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease in Children - https://bit.ly/3ATZHxM
Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/3omQA3y
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- published: 03 Feb 2022
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6:24
Living with Ulcerative Colitis
On Dr. Phil, our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall sits down with guest Jordan to hear his journey with ulcerative colitis and how he isn’t letting it slow him down.
Visit ...
On Dr. Phil, our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall sits down with guest Jordan to hear his journey with ulcerative colitis and how he isn’t letting it slow him down.
Visit http://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com for more on ulcerative colitis.
https://wn.com/Living_With_Ulcerative_Colitis
On Dr. Phil, our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall sits down with guest Jordan to hear his journey with ulcerative colitis and how he isn’t letting it slow him down.
Visit http://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com for more on ulcerative colitis.
- published: 07 Sep 2018
- views: 121653
1:20:54
Ulcerative Colitis: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Treatment
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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be concluding our two part mini series on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We will be finishing this mini series with our lecture on Ulcerative Colitis. We begin this lecture by discussing the causes and pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. We will then be moving into the local and systemic clinical features patients will most commonly present with. We conclude this lecture with the diagnosis and treatment of ulcerative colitis, and will be providing real diagnostic images you need to know for your exams and in practice. We hope you enjoy this lecture and be sure to support us below!
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0:07 Ulcerative Colitis Introduction
0:30 Chegg Sponsorship
2:46 Causes and Pathophysiology of Ulcerative Colitis
36:47 Clinical Features and Systemic Involvement
50:47 Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis
1:01:59 Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
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● Kumar V., Mbbs, A. A. K., & Md, J. A. C., PhD. (2015). Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th ed.). Elsevier.
● Kasper, D., Fauci, A., Hauser, S., Longo, D., Jameson, J., & Loscalzo, J. (2015). Harrison's principles of internal medicine, 19e (Vol. 1, No. 2). New York, NY, USA:: Mcgraw-hill.
● Katzung, B., Masters, S., & Trevor, J. (Ed.). (2012). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. USA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be concluding our two part mini series on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We will be finishing this mini series with our lecture on Ulcerative Colitis. We begin this lecture by discussing the causes and pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. We will then be moving into the local and systemic clinical features patients will most commonly present with. We conclude this lecture with the diagnosis and treatment of ulcerative colitis, and will be providing real diagnostic images you need to know for your exams and in practice. We hope you enjoy this lecture and be sure to support us below!
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0:00 Lab
0:07 Ulcerative Colitis Introduction
0:30 Chegg Sponsorship
2:46 Causes and Pathophysiology of Ulcerative Colitis
36:47 Clinical Features and Systemic Involvement
50:47 Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis
1:01:59 Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
1:20:28 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE!
References:
● Kumar V., Mbbs, A. A. K., & Md, J. A. C., PhD. (2015). Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th ed.). Elsevier.
● Kasper, D., Fauci, A., Hauser, S., Longo, D., Jameson, J., & Loscalzo, J. (2015). Harrison's principles of internal medicine, 19e (Vol. 1, No. 2). New York, NY, USA:: Mcgraw-hill.
● Katzung, B., Masters, S., & Trevor, J. (Ed.). (2012). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. USA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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- published: 03 Dec 2021
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2:01
What Does it Feels Like to Have Ulcerative Colitis? Signs and Symptoms
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is similar to Crohn's disease. Gastroenterologist Dr. Asma Khapra discuss the signs of ulcerativ...
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is similar to Crohn's disease. Gastroenterologist Dr. Asma Khapra discuss the signs of ulcerative colitis, including mind, severe and extraintestinal symptoms.
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Mild Symptoms
00:28 More Severe Symptoms
00:51 Extraintestinal Manifestations
01:43 Long Term UC Risks
About Dr. Asma Khapra
Dr. Asma Khapra is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and a Partner at GastroHealth, Virginia Division. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by the Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Castle Connolly.
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is similar to Crohn's disease. Gastroenterologist Dr. Asma Khapra discuss the signs of ulcerative colitis, including mind, severe and extraintestinal symptoms.
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Mild Symptoms
00:28 More Severe Symptoms
00:51 Extraintestinal Manifestations
01:43 Long Term UC Risks
About Dr. Asma Khapra
Dr. Asma Khapra is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist and a Partner at GastroHealth, Virginia Division. She has been recognized as a Top Doctor by the Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Castle Connolly.
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- published: 23 Aug 2022
- views: 11426
2:02:58
Management of Ulcerative Colitis | UCLA Digestive Diseases
What’s New and Notable in IBD for 2020, Safety of Therapies in IBD Medication Risk Counseling, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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Raymond K. Cross, Jr., MD, M...
What’s New and Notable in IBD for 2020, Safety of Therapies in IBD Medication Risk Counseling, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
PANEL:
Raymond K. Cross, Jr., MD, MS, University of Maryland, Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, UCLA, Mona Rezapour, MD, MHS, UCLA, David T. Rubin, MD, University of Chicago, Jenny Sauk, MD, UCLA
UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium March 6-7, 2020
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What’s New and Notable in IBD for 2020, Safety of Therapies in IBD Medication Risk Counseling, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
PANEL:
Raymond K. Cross, Jr., MD, MS, University of Maryland, Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, UCLA, Mona Rezapour, MD, MHS, UCLA, David T. Rubin, MD, University of Chicago, Jenny Sauk, MD, UCLA
UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium March 6-7, 2020
Learn more about the UCLA Vatche & Taman Manoukian Division of Digestive Disease at www.uclahealth.org/gastro
- published: 03 Aug 2020
- views: 52446
4:54
Ulcerative Colitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Risk factors, Diagnosis and Treatments, Animation.
(USMLE topics) Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Signs and symptoms, disease development, pathophysiology, complications, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments...
(USMLE topics) Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Signs and symptoms, disease development, pathophysiology, complications, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Ulcerative colitis, UC, is one of the 2 major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. In UC, the inner lining of the large intestine is inflamed, causing open sores, or ulcers. UC usually affects only the mucosa and submucosa layers of the intestinal wall.
The condition evolves in the form of recurrent flares, when new lesions form, followed by symptom-free periods of remission, when these lesions heal.
Typical symptoms include abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea, often with mucus and/or blood (rectal bleeding). Some patients may experience fecal urgency, fecal incontinence, or tenesmus – the inability to move bowels in spite of the urge. The disease also often manifests outside the intestine, as a result of inflammation of joints, skin, and eyes. Severe cases can present with systemic symptoms such as weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and fever.
UC usually starts from the rectum, and may remain limited to that location; or, it can spread upward and affect more of the colon, sometimes the entire colon.
The disease is mildest when it is confined to the lower part of the bowel, in which case the main symptom is blood and mucus in stools, but the stools can be of normal consistency. Once the disease progresses to upper colon, stools become more watery, sometimes consist entirely of blood and mucus. The patient may have multiple bowel movements per day, often with severe cramps and tenesmus.
In the long-term, UC may increase risks for colon cancers, but the most dangerous complication to watch out for is toxic colitis, or fulminant colitis, a life-threatening condition characterized by sudden violent diarrhea, high fever, abdominal pain, and signs of peritonitis. Toxic colitis occurs when inflammation extends into the smooth muscle layer of the intestinal wall, paralyzing the colon muscle. This may lead to colon dilatation, and sometimes perforation.
UC has 2 incidence peaks: one major peak in teens and young adults, and a smaller peak after the age of 50. Some races are more susceptible than others. Family history of the disease is also a risk factor.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, where the ongoing immune response destroys the body’s own tissues. It is associated with abnormally high levels of T-helper cell response, specifically helper T-cell type 2, Th-2. The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it likely involves both genetic and environmental factors. Multiple genes are identified, most of which act in the immune system, or in maintaining the gastrointestinal epithelial barrier. A mutation in any of these genes may weaken the body’s ability to regulate the extent of immune responses, or to differentiate between self and non-self. An appropriate inflammatory response against a pathogen may get out of control and become chronic; or, the body may mount an inappropriate response against its own antigens.
Involvement of environmental factors is evidenced by higher rates of UC in developed countries, especially urban areas. Interestingly, smoking seems to have a protective effect.
Diagnosis is mostly based on symptoms, but tests are done to exclude other causes: stool tests to exclude infections, colonoscopy to rule out cancers.
Treatments include:
Dietary management to maintain good nutrition but avoid foods that may cause discomfort.
Diarrhea medications to relieve symptoms, except in case of severe attacks.
Mild to moderate patients are prescribed topical or oral 5-Aminosalicylic acid, depending on the affected locations.
Extensive UC is treated with corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biologics.
Severe cases are hospitalized and managed with intravenous corticosteroids; patients are observed closely for development of toxic colitis.
Toxic colitis is treated with high-dose intravenous corticosteroids and antibiotics, and may require emergency surgery.
Some patients with extensive disease may ultimately need surgery to remove the affected part of the colon. Surgery essentially cures the disease.
https://wn.com/Ulcerative_Colitis_Pathophysiology,_Symptoms,_Risk_Factors,_Diagnosis_And_Treatments,_Animation.
(USMLE topics) Ulcerative Colitis (UC): Signs and symptoms, disease development, pathophysiology, complications, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Ulcerative colitis, UC, is one of the 2 major forms of inflammatory bowel disease. In UC, the inner lining of the large intestine is inflamed, causing open sores, or ulcers. UC usually affects only the mucosa and submucosa layers of the intestinal wall.
The condition evolves in the form of recurrent flares, when new lesions form, followed by symptom-free periods of remission, when these lesions heal.
Typical symptoms include abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea, often with mucus and/or blood (rectal bleeding). Some patients may experience fecal urgency, fecal incontinence, or tenesmus – the inability to move bowels in spite of the urge. The disease also often manifests outside the intestine, as a result of inflammation of joints, skin, and eyes. Severe cases can present with systemic symptoms such as weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and fever.
UC usually starts from the rectum, and may remain limited to that location; or, it can spread upward and affect more of the colon, sometimes the entire colon.
The disease is mildest when it is confined to the lower part of the bowel, in which case the main symptom is blood and mucus in stools, but the stools can be of normal consistency. Once the disease progresses to upper colon, stools become more watery, sometimes consist entirely of blood and mucus. The patient may have multiple bowel movements per day, often with severe cramps and tenesmus.
In the long-term, UC may increase risks for colon cancers, but the most dangerous complication to watch out for is toxic colitis, or fulminant colitis, a life-threatening condition characterized by sudden violent diarrhea, high fever, abdominal pain, and signs of peritonitis. Toxic colitis occurs when inflammation extends into the smooth muscle layer of the intestinal wall, paralyzing the colon muscle. This may lead to colon dilatation, and sometimes perforation.
UC has 2 incidence peaks: one major peak in teens and young adults, and a smaller peak after the age of 50. Some races are more susceptible than others. Family history of the disease is also a risk factor.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, where the ongoing immune response destroys the body’s own tissues. It is associated with abnormally high levels of T-helper cell response, specifically helper T-cell type 2, Th-2. The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it likely involves both genetic and environmental factors. Multiple genes are identified, most of which act in the immune system, or in maintaining the gastrointestinal epithelial barrier. A mutation in any of these genes may weaken the body’s ability to regulate the extent of immune responses, or to differentiate between self and non-self. An appropriate inflammatory response against a pathogen may get out of control and become chronic; or, the body may mount an inappropriate response against its own antigens.
Involvement of environmental factors is evidenced by higher rates of UC in developed countries, especially urban areas. Interestingly, smoking seems to have a protective effect.
Diagnosis is mostly based on symptoms, but tests are done to exclude other causes: stool tests to exclude infections, colonoscopy to rule out cancers.
Treatments include:
Dietary management to maintain good nutrition but avoid foods that may cause discomfort.
Diarrhea medications to relieve symptoms, except in case of severe attacks.
Mild to moderate patients are prescribed topical or oral 5-Aminosalicylic acid, depending on the affected locations.
Extensive UC is treated with corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biologics.
Severe cases are hospitalized and managed with intravenous corticosteroids; patients are observed closely for development of toxic colitis.
Toxic colitis is treated with high-dose intravenous corticosteroids and antibiotics, and may require emergency surgery.
Some patients with extensive disease may ultimately need surgery to remove the affected part of the colon. Surgery essentially cures the disease.
- published: 08 Sep 2020
- views: 129873