Although ulcerative colitis is a colon disease, it can cause you to have symptoms that aren’t related to the colon. These are called extraintestinal manifestations or extraintestinal symptoms.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated ... a family history of IBD, the presence of extraintestinal manifestations and a higher pediatric UC activity index score (PUCAI).

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“Inflammatory bowel disease has a whole host of extraintestinal manifestations, such as arthritis,” explains Regueiro. “It’s very common for somebody with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis ...

If you have ulcerative colitis ... of mine is having extraintestinal features of IBD, this, in turn, reflects that the underlying IBD is not in control," he says. "Manifestation of inflammation ...

We don’t know what causes ulcerative colitis but it’s believed to be an overactive immune response. Getting a clear diagnosis involves more than just noting symptoms—it requires a ...

Unlike other digestive disorders, ulcerative colitis is marked by flare-ups, which are periods of active disease, followed by remission. The severity of symptoms can vary greatly, and the ...