Ulcerative Colitis Flare Up
A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue to explain what causes an ulcerative colitis flare. Dr. Donohue responds that many colitis patients experience cycles of flares (when symptoms act up) and remission (when symptoms are not present), but what sets off a flare is unknown, he says. Dr. Donohue also gives information on some of the best ways to treat ulcerative colitis, including common medications and surgical procedures that may help ease symptoms of the disease.
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Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
To confirm a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, most patients will need to have either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Both procedures involve... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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