My ulcerative colitis has been stable on Asacol. I recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis?
Coumadin is a blood thinner that decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your cardiologist and gastroenterologist should work together to... Read more
I'm a 68 year old woman with a history of heart disease. Last week, I was hospitalized with abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. I was placed on antibiotics and the emergency doctor ordered a CT scan which was read as having colitis. I was discharged and I am feeling better. I last had a colonoscopy five years ago. My symptoms have... Read more
I take Asacol for my Ulcerative Colitis, and at times notice the pill come out in my stool undigested. Is this normal?
Passing Asacol tablets in the stool is not an uncommon occurrence. Sometimes just the shell of the pill comes out undissolved, but at times, the entire pill with the medication inside ends up in the stool. It is... Read more
I recently underwent a resection of some of my terminal ileum because of Crohn's disease. Do I need to take any medications now? I don't have any symptoms.
Pentasa, a 5-ASA agent used to treat active Crohn's disease has been shown to be effective in decreasing the chance of patients developing post-operative recurrences. Treatment is... Read more
I am a 52 year old female with ulcerative colitis and have been in remission for a few years. Of late, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, weight gain and some difficulty moving my bowels. I had a colonoscopy a few months ago and everything was normal. Any suggestions on what I can take or what might be causing my... Read more
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