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ulcerative colitis - Coggle Diagram
ulcerative colitis
complications
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diarrhea
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secretory diarrhea- excess bile acids, excess secretory processes in the bowel
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manifestations/ symptoms
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mild form
<4 stools per day with or without blood no systemic signs of toxicity and normal erythrocyte rate (ESR)
moderate form
4+ stools per day, minimal signs of toxicity
severe form
6+ bloody stools per day and evidence of toxicity (tachycardia, anemia, elevated ESR
fulminant disease
10+ stools per day, continuous bleeding, fever, abdominal tenderness and distention
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pathophysiology
non-specific inflammatory condition, tends to be continuous and not skip over areas of the intestine
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