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Overview & Facts
Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Learn what it is -- and what you can do to control it.
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Get an overview of ulcerative colitis, one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine.
Causes
It's not clear just what causes ulcerative colitis.
Are You at Risk?
Genetic factors can increase your risk of ulcerative colitis.
Prevention
While you can't prevent ulcerative colitis, you can take steps to reduce its severity.
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