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Think You Know About Ulcerative Colitis Test Your Knowledge

See how much you know about this inflammatory bowel disease. By Jordan M. DavidsonMedically Reviewed by Ira Daniel Breite, MDReviewed: October 19, 2022Medically ReviewedYou may know that ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and that it's different from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but are you ready to see just how much else you know? Take our quiz!

Ulcerative Colitis Quiz

A quick refresher: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the intestines, which can cause cramping, pain, and diarrhea. IBD is very common; more than three million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Let’s begin.Reviewed: October 19, 2022Start Quiz

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