Ulcerative Colitis in Adults

para>Diagram of the colon and rectum

This figure shows the different parts of the colon (also known as the large intestine), the rectum, and the anus.

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Diagram of the colon and rectum

This figure shows the different parts of the colon (also known as the large intestine), the rectum, and the anus.

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Colonoscopy

During a colonoscopy, you lie on your side and the doctor or nurse puts a thin tube with a camera into your anus (from behind). Then the doctor or nurse advances the tube into the rectum and colon. The camera sends video pictures from inside your colon to a television screen.

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Colonoscopy

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table 1List of foods that can make ulcerative colitis symptoms worseView Largetable 1List of foods that can make ulcerative colitis symptoms worse

Milk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products

Coffee, tea, soda, and other foods that have caffeine

Alcohol

Fruit and juice

Fried, fatty, and spicy foods

Whole-grain and multigrain breads

Condiments (such as ketchup or mustard) and salad dressings

Some vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower

Red meat

Beans

Artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners

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