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Ulcerative Colitis Singapore General Hospital Ulcerative colitis, or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, is an inflammation of the lining of the large bowel (colon). The cause of ulcerative colitis remains unknown.

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Updated on 2018-05-20T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Gastroenterology ＆ Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital

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