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    Glossary5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA)

    medication used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis

    5-aminosalicylic acid, also known as 5-ASA or mesalamine, is a medication primarily used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It works by reducing inflammation in the lining of the intestines, helping to alleviate symptoms like diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

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