Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that follows a relapsing and remitting course. It mainly involves the mucosal lining of the colon, with inflammation usually originating in the rectum and spreading in a continuous manner. Although the precise cause of UC has not yet been established, its development is believed to result from…
Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the lining of the colon and rectum, and the development of ulcers. The cause of ulcerative colitis is not properly known. It is thought to occur because of an overactive immune system, along with genetic and environmental influences. The symptoms vary from mild to…