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Ulcerative Colitis Questions and Answers

Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and it causes inflammation in the colon. Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age, but it is typically first diagnosed between 15 and 30. It affects men and women equally and appears to run in families. On the pages that follow you'll find your way to expert answers and quality resources for some of the most highly searched ulcerative colitis questions.