text: Ulcerative colitis, yo, it's a chronic condition
  Inflammatory disease, causin' colon's inflammation
  Rectum gets affected, colon too, can't deny
  Exacerbation brings the bleedin', diarrhea, oh my!
  
  Abnormal immune response, that's the pathogenic style
  Antibodies form against colonic proteins, wild
  Usually hits in the second and third decades, you see
  But there's a smaller peak at 60, believe it, G
  
  Genetic component's in play, family members beware
  First-degree relatives, they got a higher share
  Diagnosis depends on symptoms, that's key
  Inflamed mucosa in the rectum, gotta see
  
  Gotta rule out infections, other causes of colitis
  Once confirmed, it's time for treatment, no time to miss
  No cure exists, but medical therapy's strong
  80% of patients, they can sing a better song
  
  Surgery is an option, but there's a cost to pay
  Total colectomy, it's a serious display
  But fear not, new methods, they're comin' through
  Ileoanal anastomosis, keepin' bowel continuity true
  
  Patient satisfaction's better, with these techniques in place
  Improving lives, puttin' a smile on each face