Ulcerative Colitis 101 Living with ulcerative colitis isn’t always easy -- it can mean dealing with symptoms such as rectal bleeding, and finding a life-long treatment that reduces inflammation and ulcerations in the lining of the colon.

While the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC) are generally unknown, understanding the disease can help minimize its impact on your quality of life.

Here are the facts about ulcerative colitis that can help you better manage this chronic condition, unraveled by gastroenterologist Eric Esrailian, MD, MPH, chief of development and section head of general gastroenterology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

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