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How long do ulcerative colitis flare ups last? i believe i have only ever had two flare ups, one lasted six weeks, the other a few days. is that poss?
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Varies greatly!: Get help asap before it gets out of hand! treat it early and aggressively!
Answered 7/17/2017
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