A Study on the Clinical Profile of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central Kerala
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the bowel that results in inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum. It presents with loose stools mixed with mucous and blood. The exact etiology is unknown. The factors considered frequently are life style changes, smoking, food habits, sanitation, exposure to infections, occupation, disordered immune response and genetic factors. The incidence in Indians is rising. Considering the varied clinical profile in different geographical distribution, it is worth investigating the clinical profile. Indian studies are few in number.Thisresearch is aimed to study the clinical profile of patients with ulcerative colitis attending a tertiary care hospital in central Kerala. A descriptive study conducted in all consecutive patients having a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis attending the medicine, surgery and gastroenterology department was done. The most common clinical feature was loose stools with blood and mucus, with moderate severity and the duration of ranged from 1 month to 7 years. The mean age of onset of symptoms were 40 yrs. Life style modifications including exercise and stress relieving therapies may help reducing the incidence.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Renny Issac, Dr. A. Amar Jayanthi, Dr. Vinu Thomas
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