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Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes ulcers to form in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of the disorders that fall within the category of inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed certain cells that line the colon.
Ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, but it usually attacks those between the ages of 15 and 30. This disease tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include anemia, severe exhaustion, loss of appetite, weight loss, bleeding from the rectum, sores on the skin, and joint pain. Children having ulcerative colitis may experience growth problems.