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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:21 pm

Overview

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects all or part of the large intestine or large bowel, resulting in inflammation and ulceration (sores) of the inner lining (mucosa) of the organ. Ulcerative colitis can significantly affect the quality of life, and in some cases, can lead to life-threatening complications.

The large intestine is located between the small intestine and the anus. It consists of the colon and the rectum. The colon consists of t...Read the full article
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