Ulcers may be associated with cancer and other diseases.

Ulcers may be associated with cancer and other diseases.
Chronic inflammation of the colon that produces ulcers in its lining. This condition is marked by abdominal pain, cramps, and loose discharges of pus, blood, and mucus from the bowel.

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