Ulcerative Colitis Therapy
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Miscellaneous Ulcerative Colitis & 5-ASA Information
Ten years ago when I was finally diagnosed with UC I was given Asacol, a 5-ASA drug, to get the inflammation in my colon under control.... Read more »
Understanding Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) hosted a web/tele-conference this past week called, Ulcerative Colitis - The A to Z of... Read more »
Dear Diary: Journaling for Crohn's and Colitis
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Therapy to Tackle The Uncertainty of IBD
One and a half million. That's how many Americans are living with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. And yet, there is so... Read more »
Microscopic, Ischemic and Ulcerative Colitis: similarities and...
The definition of colitis is inflammation of the colon. There are many different ways that inflammation can present and manifest itself.... Read more »
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Hypnosis may ease inflammation from ulcerative colitis
Treating ulcerative colitis patients with hypnosis therapy may help reduce bowel inflammation, a small study suggests. Researchers had 17 ulcerative... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Considerations
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms. A treatment plan for ulcerative colitis includes:Diet and... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Resources
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ReferencesAbraham C, Cho JH. Inflammatory bowel disease. N Engl J Med. 2009 Nov 19;361(21):2066-78.Baumgart DC and Sandborn WJ. Inflammatory bowel... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis
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There is no definitive diagnostic test for ulcerative colitis, although findings on biopsy and barium x-rays, as well as appearance during endoscopy... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
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AminosalicylatesAminosalicylates contain the compound 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA, which helps reduce inflammation. These drugs are used to... Read more »
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Six Treatment Options for Ulcerative Colitis
Drug Therapies Some cases of Ulcerative Colitis are treated with medications. The aim of drug therapies is to alleviate and resolve the symtpoms of UC by inducing remission of the diesease, prevent flare ups by maintaining remission. There...
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