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What is Ulcerative Colitis? What is the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic disease where the colon (aka large intestine) of a person becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores or ulcers the produce mucous or pus. This leads to discomfort and frequent emptying of the colon. UC is a result of immune system attacking the food, bacteria…
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What is Crohn’s Disease? What is the treatment of Crohn’s Disease?
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s Disease is a chronic disease (belonging to a group of conditions called IBD – Irritable Bowel Syndrome) caused by the inflammation of any part of the Gastrointestinal Tract (GI tract). Crohn’s disease is different from Ulcerative Colitis because UC is identified as the inflammation of the colon while Crohn’s disease…