Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that results in chronic inflammation of the large intestine, and rectum. The most common symptom of ulcerative colitis is bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, cramping, and fatigue. It is characterized by relapsing and remitting inflammation of the lining of the colon. About 30% of patients in remission will experience a reoccurrence of symptoms within a year. The aim of treatment is to induce and maintain remission.

Ulcerative colitis typically affects people between the ages 30-40, but it can occur at any age. It affects men and women equally. UC is a disabling disease that has a significant impact on a patient’s life. There is no known cure, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.

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