Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation in the colon, also called the large intestine. The inflammation can cause swelling and bleeding, as well as frequent bouts of diarrhea. About 40,000 children in the United States live with ulcerative colitis. For anyone, especially a child, these symptoms can be difficult to experience.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition. There’s no cure unless your child has surgery to remove all of their colon.
However, your doctor can help you and your child manage the condition in many ways. Treatments for children are often slightly different from treatments for adults.
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