What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation and ulceration in the lining of the large intestine (colon). It often involves a chronic cycle featuring episodes of worsening symptoms (including bloody diarrhea) and asymptomatic periods (i.e. remission).
How do members experience ulcerative colitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ulcerative colitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ulcerative colitis*
*Data from patients with ulcerative colitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with ulcerative colitis*
*Data from patients with ulcerative colitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has ulcerative colitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 15 | |
| 20s | 170 | |
| 30s | 448 | |
| 40s | 677 | |
| 50s | 757 | |
| 60s | 659 | |
| 70+ | 360 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 840 | |
| Female | 2,243 |