Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) tract also known as alimentary canal started from mouth till to the anus which is responsible for transportation, digestion of the food, and absorption procedure. Various micro-organisms are present in the digestive tract which is responsible for these processes but imbalance in gut microbiota can lead to various digestive disorders for example constipation, diarrhea, skin irritations, autoimmune conditions, food intolerance etc. It is believed that unhealthy gut microbiome may lead to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which is an Autoimmune Disorder. IBD is the inflammatory condition of colon and intestine. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are the type of inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis specifically affects the colon and rectum whereas Crohn’s disease affects small intestine as well as large intestine. In this review, recently associated disorders linked with ulcerative colitis have been discussed in brief along with the comparison of UC and Crohn’s disease. It is very important to understand the differences between both of them as symptoms are most likely the same.

Keywords: Ulcerative colitis; Gastrointestinal tract; Inflammation; Diarrhea, Ulcers