The purpose of medical treatment is to control the episodes of inflammation and diarrhea that accompany flare-ups of ulcerative colitis (UC). Following inflammation and diarrhea treatment, long-term relapse prevention and modulation (controlling) efforts are generally begun. Diarrhea Treatments Specific medications are used just for diarrhea treatment. Anticholinergic drugs are commonly used in mild cases of... Read more >
The main method of controlling ulcerative colitis symptoms is the use of medication. The drugs used offer several advantages: They are easy to take in the oral form. Enema and suppository formulations are very fast acting. They provide pain relief and control of diarrhea. They provide hope by extending periods of remission and minimizing flare-ups. By controlling inflammation they help... Read more >
Severe ulcerative colitis disrupts daily routines, decreases quality of life, and may result in steroid dependence. Severe UC may lead to the potentially life-threatening conditions toxic megacolon and cancer. Toxic megacolon and colon rupture require emergency surgery. Colectomy may be offered as an elective surgery to patients whose quality of life is greatly affected by their symptoms, or who are at... Read more >
The ulcerative colitis sufferer can make a big impact on his or her symptoms by following some simple dietary guidelines and making lifestyle changes. Having a special ulcerative colitis diet tailored to the individual by a registered dietician is usually very helpful. While most suffers find dietary changes helpful, very little clinical research on the effect of diet and nutrition on ulcerative colitis... Read more >
An understanding of the medications and other treatments for ulcerative colitis requires intense research. In order to effectively fight UC, more must also be known about how the disease itself works. Current research is finally addressing this. Probiotics Probiotics is the study of naturally occurring helpful bacteria that regulate normal bacterial flora in the colon. Researchers suspect that ulcerative colitis... Read more >
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