10 Facts You Need To Know About Ulcerative Colitis

December 21, 2017
By
Kelsey Rawson

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that impacts the digestive system by causing inflammation, ulcers, and sores in the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Ulcerative colitis symptoms can be mild, moderate, or severe, at times potentially causing life-threatening complications. There is still much to learn about this condition.