Colitis

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Prognosis

Most patients who have ulcerative colitis learn to manage their symptoms and make lifestyle adjustments. Serious complications are rare and most patients do not require surgery.

Approximately 5% of patients with ulcerative colitis develop cancer of the rectum or colon (colorectal cancer). The longer a person has the disease, and the more damage to the lining of the colon, the more this risk increases.

If only the rectum and lower colon is affected, the risk for developing ca...Read the full article