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How does ulcerative colitis affect my body?

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How does ulcerative colitis affect my body?

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Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease where the colon is affected; it's one of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Watch Ask the Experts integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, ulcerative colitis' classic symptoms.

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