Smoking
Ulcerative colitis is often regarded as the “disease of smokers.” This is because there is a strong association between smoking and the development of this health issue. Harmful substances in tobacco smoke, especially nicotine, would affect your digestive system and lead to the inflammation of the colon’s lining. It is strongly recommended that people stop smoking after being diagnosed with this condition. Also, avoid those spaces that would make you breathe in smoke because passive smoking would also have the same effects. [4]
