ulcerative colitis

• Maladie inflammatoire chronique de l'intestin provoquant une inflammation et des ulcères dans la muqueuse du côlon et du rectum, entraînant souvent des douleurs abdominales, une diarrhée et d'autres symptômes digestifs.

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, often leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms.

1. Chronic inflammatory bowel diseaseC1formal

   A long-term condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed, causing ulcers and symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea.

   rectocolite hémorragique

   • The patient was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after a colonoscopy.
   • Ulcerative colitis can cause frequent and urgent bowel movements.
   • Treatment for ulcerative colitis often includes anti-inflammatory medications.