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Ulcerative colitis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, therefore primary preventive strategies are also unknown. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may make symptoms worse.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Because the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, primary prevention strategies are also unknown. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may make symptoms worse.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]