Enema for Ulcerative Colitis: getting the most out of
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a lifelong condition that causes inflammation and ulceration
of the inner lining of the colon (the large bowel) and rectum (the lowest part of the
large bowel). In UC, ulcers develop on the lining of the colon and these may bleed and
produce pus. The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower colon, but it
may affect the entire colon. If colitis only affects the rectum, it is called proctitis.

UC is generally categorised according to how much of the colon is affected:
Proctitis Proctosigmoiditis
Left-sided or distal colitis
Total or pancolitis
What symptoms can I expect to experience?
The main symptoms include:
l Diarrhoea
l Abdominal pain
l Rectal bleeding
Extreme tiredness
Feeling generally unwell
l Loss of appetite and weight
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