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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting your large intestine. It can involve only parts of the large intestine (e.g., colon or rectum or both) or might extend to the whole large intestine. The inflammation extends to deeper layers of the intestine wall, causing ulcers. The disease affects mainly people with hereditary predisposition between 20 -40 years old and progresses slowly over time. Although it has no known cure, it can be slowed down with proper care and treatment, reducing symptoms. Generally, the condition has a mild to the moderate course while leading to life-threatening complications in fewer cases.