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6 Types of Stomach Pain You Should Never Ignore

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It’s normal for humans to push away or ignore things that we personally don’t think are serious. Sometimes living without a care in the world or allowing the saying “ignorance is bliss” to be your mantra of life can be beneficial but at what point does it become deadly? When you begin to blatantly ignore the signs your body is telling you? When do you stop and say “okay this may be serious, the pain and symptoms aren’t going away”? Waiting until it’s too late to get help is more dangerous than the actual issue itself. Many severe, lifelong conditions can be treated before they get worse if you reach out for help sooner rather than later, especially when it comes to ulcerative colitis. 

What Is Ulcerative Colitis And Who It Affects The Most

Falling under the category of inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis is when the lining of your rectum and large intestine become red and swollen, this is also known as inflammation.

In most instances, the inflammation can move to your colon. The inflammation will then cause symptoms such as belly pain and diarrhea. This can lead to an extremely empty colon, which can lead to the death of your colon cells.

Once your colon cells die, you’re subjected to open sores also known as ulcers, which can cause pus and bleeding.

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If you have a family history of people living with ulcerative colitis, then you may be at a higher risk of developing this chronic disease.

When diagnosed, most people are usually between ages 15 and 30.

White and Jewish people are known to be diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel disease the most, but that does not mean it can’t affect people of other ethnicities and races. It affects all races and ethnicities. 

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Symptoms To Look For If You Have Concerns

When wondering if you may be living with a chronic disease such as ulcerative colitis, it’s important to know what the symptoms of this disease look like so you can identify exactly what you may be experiencing. Some symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:

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