Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition of the large intestine that is frequently associated with inflammation of the rectum but often extends proximally to involve additional areas of the colon. Once a diagnosis of UC is made, determining the severity of disease becomes important.
Activity
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI)
Disease activity is assessed using a combination of the clinical history, physical examination, organ specific functional tests, and serologic studies.