Symptoms and Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic and uncomfortable. Out of the approximately 1.6 million Americans that have IBD, about 907,000 of them have ulcerative colitis (UC). This condition is the development of inflammation and sores on the rectum and colon which causes mild to severe symptoms. In some cases, ulcerative colitis can lead to life-threatening complications. That’s why it’s important for people to recognize the signs by searching online so you know when it’s time to see a doctor.
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