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My friend has ulcerative colitis since 1998 and i feel sorry for her. what exactly is this and what can i do to help her heal?
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Autoimmune disease: UC is chronic disease without cure that can be usually controlled medically. It is a disease process wherein the body's own immune system attacks the lining of the colon and rectum causing inflammation and thus diarrhea,pain and bleeding.
Answered 4/24/2015
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