The bleeding in acute ulcerative colitis is due to inflammation. Bleeding due to acute ulcerative colitis requires specialist management and depending on the severity will likely require treatment within an emergency department or as a hospital inpatient. The type of treatment will depend on the severity of the condition at that time.
It is possible to also experience rectal bleeding when ulcerative colitis is in remission. It is still important to seek appropriate healthcare to make sure it is adequately investigated to ensure the right treatment is administered.
