Virtual anatomy: ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease of the colon and rectum. Join your host, Kimberly, to explore the pain and suffering brought on by UC.

Written by Olesya Galuzina, PharmD, RPh.

Medically reviewed by Kevin Soden, MD, MPH.

Updated onAugust, 2026

Virtual anatomy: ulcerative colitis

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