Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed. Experts hypothesise the cause of the condition may include the immune system mistaking “friendly bacteria” in the colon, which aids digestion, as a harmful infection, leading to the colon and rectum becoming inflamed.
Medical News Today advised on certain medications those suffering with ulcerative colitis should avoid which include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs are common medications that people use to relieve pain, inflammation, and fevers.
These drugs are known to cause flare ups in those suffering with ulcerative colitis and can also include:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Aspirin
Some antibiotics.
Dr Bret Lashner said: “Patients with ulcerative colitis may develop one of three types of polyps.
“Pseudopolyps, which typically develop following severe inflammation of the colon, have no dysplasia (precancerous cells), and pose no risk of cancer.
“Dysplasia-associated lesions or masses (DALMs), which are benign, irregular lesions that have dysplasia (abnormal cell growth), and markedly increase the risk of colon cancer.
“Sporadic adenomas, which occur frequently in the general population of people over age 50 and only slightly increase one’s risk of cancer.”
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