I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 15. Ulcerative Colitis is an auto-immune diesase that causes ulcers or inflammation on the large intestine. It's a lot similar to Crohn's disease. The cause behind this is unknown, other than genetics.
| Symptoms | Bathroom urgency, abdominal pain, bleeding, nausea, |
| Cure | There is no cure. It is only put under control with medication. |
| What causes UC? | It is not really known exactly what causes UC. What is known is that genetics is a major factor. |
| Age range of people with UC | 15-30 years old. |
| Sources: | These facts are what I have learned from doctors throughout the years. |