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Right Side Ulcerative Colitis

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jo41988
jo41988

I've recently been diagnosed with right side ulcerative colitis, but can't find much information about it. Has anyone else had this diagnosis and can point me in the direction of any information? Thank you in advance!

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  • a60450
    a60450 jo41988

    Posted

    Hi

    Colitis can cause ulcers in different parts of the body also like tongue eyes etc. Weight loss and generally feeling rubbish. Loose and offern trips to the loo.

    It can be controlled by daily drugs like pentasa

    • jo41988
      jo41988 a60450

      Posted

      Yes, I'm on mezavant xl to see if that helps. Ive read there are different types of uc though - left sided, ulcerative proctitis, proctosigmoiditis and pan-ulcerative colitis, but i have been told i have right side uc which is none of these so i was wondering if anyone else was diagnosed with the same type?

  • sheila91262
    sheila91262 jo41988

    Posted

    Hi, I agree there is not a lot out there to read. Have you tried Crohns and colitis UK and they have a Facebook page online which might be useful. 

    Sheila

    • jo41988
      jo41988 sheila91262

      Posted

      Yes, thank you! I've just started looking at their page today and have emailed them the same query as i can't see any mention of right side colitis on it. Anything I've read pretty much says if its on the right side then its not uc. I think I'll need to ask the dr a few questions when i go back in a few weeks.

    • looloo43
      looloo43 jo41988

      Posted

      Hi Jo, uc affects the colon/rectum. but crohns is very similar to uc but tends to not affect rectums so much as uc, but can affect the small bowel which is nearer to the right side of the colon. you could ask the consultant if they looked at the end of your small bowel when they did colonoscopy(i'm assuming you had this to determine uc). if there wa any inflammation or ulceration at the end of your small bowel it could indicate crohns & warrant further testing in your small bowel. x

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