Large intestine in ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of inflammation affecting the caecum (beginning of the large intestine) in a patient with ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum of the large intestine. It can cause ulceration, pain, discomfort, malabsorption leading to malnutrition, and bleeding leading to anaemia. | |
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