Ulcerative colitis is a long-term (chronic) condition affecting the colon. The colon, also known as the large intestine, extracts nutrients from undigested food, and expels waste products through the rectum and anus passing them as stools (faeces).

(Conditions that cause inflammation of the intestines, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, are known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This should not be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a different condition and requires different treatment.)

The condition causes the colon to become inflamed, and in severe cases, ulcers (painful sores) may form on the lining of the colon. These ulcers can then bleed and produce mucus and pus.

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, a frequent need to go to the toilet and weight loss. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. For some people the condition is a minor inconvenience, while for others it can seriously impact on their quality of life.

 

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