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Ulcerative Colitis

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Ulcerative Colitis Support Groups

Social support can often help with the stress of dealing with illness, and support group members may also have useful tips for finding the best treatment and coping with the condition.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) may be accessed at www.ccfa.org.



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Review Date : 1/2/2003
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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