Introduction
Ulcerative Colitis is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that occurs in the large intestine and causes ulcers to form in the inner lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum. These ulcers often result in diarrhea, blood, and pus. The inflammation is usually most severe in the sigmoid and rectum and usually diminishes higher in the colon.
What is IBD?
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that causes ulcers to form on the lining of the large intestine. These ulcers will cause diarrhea,…
Risk Factors
IBD often runs in families, and other risk factors include age, gender and geography. Women are slightly more likely to develop Crohn's disease than men, but both are equally…
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Microscopic, Ischemic and Ulcerative Colitis - similarities and differences
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