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What can I do to feel better if I have ulcerative colitis?

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What can I do to feel better if I have ulcerative colitis?

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If you have ulcerative colitis, it's key to focus on diet and remove anything that can trigger symptoms. Watch integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explain how food journaling and lightening up your diet can make you feel better.

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