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What is In clinical practice to label remission in the case of ulcerative colitis, all the features are needed, EXCEPT: and explain in detail?
In clinical practice, 'remission' mean a stool frequency <=3/day with no bleeding and no urgency. Sigmoidoscopy to confirm mucosal healing is generally unnecessary. Ref: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis (2012) 6, 965-990