{"id":1777,"date":"2026-01-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamed.test\/ulcerative-colitis-diagnosis-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T13:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:34:38","slug":"ulcerative-colitis-diagnosis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamed.production.am\/en\/ulcerative-colitis-diagnosis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"ULCERATIVE COLITIS: DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Ulcerative Colitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ulcerative colitis<\/strong> is a chronic inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the large intestine, primarily affecting the rectum and the descending colon. It belongs to the group of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 \u0570\u0561\u0580\u0581 \u0563\u0561\u057d\u057f\u0580\u0578\u0567\u0576\u057f\u0565\u0580\u0578\u056c\u0578\u0563\u056b\u0576 - \u0544\u0565\u0580\u056b \u054d\u0578\u0572\u0578\u0575\u0561\u0576, \u054e\u056b\u057f\u0561\u0574\u0565\u0564 \u0532\u053f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8M9agX_C8Wk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Autoimmune mechanisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetic predisposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress, poor dietary habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of certain medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types and Classification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ulcerative proctitis (involvement limited to the rectum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left-sided colitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive or total colitis (pancolitis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fulminant colitis (severe form)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bloody diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal pain (typically in the left lower quadrant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent nausea, general weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever during flare-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight loss and anemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image article-content-thumbnail-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vitamed.production.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xocayin-kolit.jpg\" alt=\"ULCERATIVE COLITIS: DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Colonoscopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biopsy of the intestinal mucosa (for confirmation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fecal calprotectin test, C-reactive protein (CRP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia and signs of inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mesalazine (5-ASA) \u2014 first-line maintenance therapy during remission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glucocorticoids \u2014 used during exacerbations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunomodulators \u2014 azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biologic therapy \u2014 anti-TNF agents (infliximab, adalimumab)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical treatment (colectomy) \u2014 for severe or refractory cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Complications and Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intestinal bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toxic megacolon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intestinal strictures and increased risk of colorectal cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention:<\/strong> regular follow-up with a physician, long-term maintenance therapy, dietary monitoring during remission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you experience bloody diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have persistent abdominal pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is rapid weight loss or signs of anemia<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the large intestine, primarily affecting the rectum and the descending 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