Ulcerative colitis

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Exploring the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease

Genetic counsellor Kira Dineen discusses some of the genes which can impact IBD.

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Living with ulcerative colitis: my story and top tips

Luke is an ulcerative colitis patient advocate and Sano community member based in Texas, USA. He shares his top tips for managing UC symptoms and maintaining positive mental health.

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Ulcerative colitis research

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PicnicHealth IBD

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease research

10 Sep 2020 - 10 Sep 2021

  • External study
  • Ethically approved
  • Commercial study
  • Sponsored
  • Online study
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CALDOSE-1 Clinical Trial

Ulcerative colitis research

06 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2021

  • Referral study
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  • Commercial study
  • Sponsored
  • Data transferred outside Sano
  • Ethically approved
  • Clinical Trial
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Insights & Information

Ulcerative colitis Prevalence

Ulcerative colitis is estimated to affect about one in every 330 people globally. [1]

In 2017, North America was recorded as having the highest global prevalence of IBD and the Caribbean recorded as having the lowest. [2]

Genetics

Researchers have found variations in dozens of genes which may be linked to developing ulcerative colitis, but the role of these variants is not yet confirmed or fully understood. [3]

The heritability of Ulcerative colitis is medium - 60%

Main Symptoms

Recurring diarrhoea
Tummy pain
Frequent need to empty bowels
Fatigue
Weight loss

Severity of symptoms varies, depending on how much of the colon is inflamed and how severe the inflammation is. [4]

Impacts

6.8 million cases of IBD were recorded word-wide in 2017 with its global prevalence growing significantly over a 27 year period. [5]

The Nation Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK) reports that ulcerative colitis can develop at any age, but that peak incidence occurs between the ages of 15 and 25 years. [6]

Resources for advice

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