Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves the rectum and the colon (the large bowel) mainly in the mucosa and sub mucosa regions of the gut.
Meet Effie Siamaleker. The 24-year-old was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis just two months prior to sharing this video in January. Listen in while she explains her journey with the disease so far — from initial symptoms to a colonoscopy that showed she had ulcerative colitis. She also reveals how people react to invisible illnesses such as IBD.
Find out how ulcerative colitis patients may benefit from regular yoga classes.
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