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Ulcerative Colitis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
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Causes Overview Articles

Ulcerative colitis
The cause is of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15 - 30 and then again at ages 50 - 70. The disease usually begins in the rectal area and may eventually extend through the entire large i...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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