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There are several treatment options for Ulcerative Colitis that differ depending on the severity of each particular case. Most patients keep a close eye on what sorts of foods cause UC flares and do their best to avoid those foods. Some patients with severe symptoms will go on some kind of medication to control and lessen flare ups over time.
Antibiotic Medications
Antibiotics have become more widely prescribed and used to treat Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of IBD. As with…
Colon Resection Surgery
In rare cases, IBD can become so severe that surgery is required to remove the damaged part of the intestine. The most common surgery for IBD is a proctocolectomy.…
Carticosteroid Medications
Carticosteroid medications (commonly called steroids) are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat severe Ulcerative Colitis flares. These steroids are usually combined…
Immunosuppressive Medications
Imunnosupressant drugs are used to inhibit the immune system from producing an inflammatory response, which causes ulcerative colitis. These drugs, which are used alone and…
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If you are wondering if it is safe to drink alcohol if you are living with Crohn's Disease, this SharePost presents some of the latest findings. Scandinavian researchers recently considered this topic and published their results in the…
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