Clinical characteristics of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC)
| UC in remission (n = 11) | Active UC (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
| CRP, C reactive protein. | ||
| Male sex | 9 | 5 |
| Age at diagnosis (y) | 30 (10.3) | 32.1 (11.1) |
| Disease duration (y) | 14.8 (17.9) | 9.1 (7.8) |
| Location | ||
| Rectitis | 1 | 0 |
| Rectosigmoiditis | 2 | 1 |
| Left colitis | 5 | 6 |
| Pancolitis | 3 | 6 |
| Medications | ||
| Aminosalicylates | 0 | 0 |
| Prednisone | – | 5 |
| Methotrexate | – | 1 |
| Azathioprine | – | 2 |
| Budesonide | – | 1 |
| CRP (mg/dl) | 0.16 (0.1–0.5) | 2.35 (0.13–13.95) |