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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the colon that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine or colon. This disease also causes food to be inadequately absorbed.

Symptoms may include:

  • abdominal pain or cramps.
  • diarrhoea 
  • blood in the stool
  • loss of appetite