Colitis Articles A-Z
Nausea, low levels of white blood cells, and infections are common side effects of azathioprine. This eMedTV resource describes other common and rare side effects seen with the drug, as well as which ones to report to your healthcare provider.
Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication that can be used to treat ulcerative colitis. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at sulfasalazine, including an explanation of how the drug works and general dosing information.
Sulfasalazine Delayed Release Dosing
Sulfasalazine delayed-release dosing guidelines will vary based on a few factors (such as age and weight). This eMedTV page describes these factors and provides the usual recommended dosages for treating ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Sulfasalazine Delayed Release Side Effects
This eMedTV segment highlights some of the common sulfasalazine delayed-release side effects, such as vomiting, headaches, and a loss of appetite. This page also lists serious side effects of the drug that may require prompt medical attention.
Sulfasalazine delayed-release is prescribed for treating ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, potential side effects, and tips for those taking it.
Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release Drug Information
Adults with ulcerative colitis generally start by taking 3000 to 4000 mg of sulfasalazine a day. This eMedTV page also offers sulfasalazine dosing guidelines for children age six and up, as well as for people whose ulcerative colitis is in remission.
Sulfasalazine Medication Information
Some of the most common sulfasalazine side effects include headache, low sperm count in men, and nausea. This eMedTV page also lists serious side effects of the drug that may require medical attention, such as depression, anemia, or hallucinations.
Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication licensed for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page contains a brief overview of the drug and offers a link to more information. Sulfasalizine is a common misspelling of sulfasalazine.
Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication approved to treat ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV segment briefly described the drug and offers a link to more detailed information. Sulfasalizine is a common misspelling of sulfasalazine.
Among the symptoms of Crohn's disease are constipation and chronic diarrhea. This eMedTV page lists other symptoms and includes a link to more detailed information. Symptoms of Chrones disease is a common misspelling of symptoms of Crohn's disease.
Symptoms of Crohn's disease most commonly include chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain (or stomach pain). This eMedTV article describes symptoms of Crohn's disease (such as rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fever) and complications of the disease.
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
This eMedTV Web page lists a number of possible symptoms of ulcerative colitis (such as bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramping), as well as some of the complications that can result from ulcerative colitis (including osteoporosis and kidney stones).
This page on the eMedTV Web site provides a brief overview of ulcerative colitis, including common symptoms and treatment options. A link to more information is included. Ulceitve colitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. This eMedTV page offers a link to detailed information on this condition, which causes diarrhea and rectal bleeding, among other things. Ulcer colitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
As this eMedTV article explains, ulcerative colitis -- a disease that can cause rectal bleeding and other problems -- is more common in Caucasians than in people of other races. Ulcerated colitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative colitis leads to inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this inflammatory bowel disease, noting in particular its symptoms and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer
As this eMedTV page explains, other health problems can be caused by ulcerative colitis -- and colon cancer is one of them. One of the factors that can raise a person's risk of colon cancer is the length of time he or she has had ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative Colitis and Pregnancy
For most women with ulcerative colitis, pregnancy and delivery are not affected by the disease. But as this eMedTV page explains, there appears to be a higher chance of pre-term birth or early delivery in women with ulcerative colitis and other IBDs.
Ulcerative Colitis and the Digestive System
As this eMedTV page explains, in a person with ulcerative colitis, the digestive system still works in the way that it normally would. This page describes how ulcerative colitis can cause diarrhea, ulcers, and other symptoms in the digestive system.
Ulcerative Colitis Complications
Ulcerative colitis complications can include osteoporosis, liver disease, and arthritis. However, as this eMedTV article explains, most people with well-controlled ulcerative colitis don't develop complications.
The only ulcerative colitis cure is surgery. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains that although surgery usually does cure ulcerative colitis, it is often recommended only for people who have severe forms of the disease.
There is no specific ulcerative colitis diet. But as this eMedTV Web page explains, some people find that avoiding certain foods helps reduce symptoms. Spicy foods are among these foods that some people may find to worsen their symptoms.