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Ulcerative colitis

Alternative Names: Inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis Prevention: Because the cause is unknown, prevention is also unknown. Text Continues Below In patients with ulcerative colitis, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) may exacerbate symptoms. Due to the risk of colon cancer associated with ulcerative colitis, screening with colonoscopy is recommended after 8 years of disease.

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