What is Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment

Inflammation and your immune system

Inflammation is your immune systems normal reaction to protect your body from bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances. However, for people with UC, the immune system is mistakenly triggered to attack the inner lining of the large intestine. This results in excess inflammation, leading to the symptoms of UC.

Although it isnt known for sure what triggers the excess inflammation, too much of the protein TNF alpha may be to blame. Your bodys immune system naturally produces TNF alpha, but if you have UC, your body may be producing too much of it.

Ulcerative colitis symptoms are considered moderate when you experience between 4-6 stools per day which include a moderate amount of blood. Severe UC is when you experience 6-10 per day with a severe amount of blood when passing.

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What is Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment