The condition and the treatments
Ulcerative colitis is a long‑term condition in which the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed. The most common symptoms include bloody diarrhoea, abdominal (tummy) pain and needing to empty your bowels frequently. Conventional therapy includes corticosteroids and the drugs called mercaptopurine and azathioprine.
Infliximab (also known as Remicade, Inflectra or Remsima), adalimumab (Humira) and golimumab (Simponi) reduce inflammation of the intestine, easing the symptoms.
NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) may be a good place to find out more.