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Health Encyclopedia: Ulcerative Colitis Introduction
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Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term that covers two disorders:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
Some evidence suggests that they are part of a biologic continuum, but at this time they are considered distinct disorders with somewhat different treatment options. The basic distinctions are location and severity. As many as 10% of patients with IBD have findings and symptoms that match the criteria for both disorders, at least in the early stages (which is called indetermi...
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Crohn's Disease: Introduction
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...is being reconsidered since it seems to offer no advantage. Click the icon to see an image of the digestive system.Early Stage Aggressive (Intermediate- to High-Grade) Lymphomas. Treatment... Read more »Stress: Complications
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...remaining waste matter is converted to feces through bacterial action. The colon is divided into four major sections. Click the icon to see an image of large intestine anatomy.The first section,... Read more »Images
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