24 Treatments  for Colitis

12 Tests 2 Medical Procedures 6 Prescribed Medications 1 Over the Counter Medications

2 Herbs and Supplements 1 Alternative Procedures

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Nuclear medicine specialist

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Tests for Colitis

1. Colonoscopy A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope.  More Costs

2. Sigmoidoscopy Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon) and rectum, using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.  More Costs

3. Barium Enema Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum.  More

4. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

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6. Abdominal X-Ray Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen.  More Costs

7. Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More

8. Colonoscopy with Biopsy A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope.  More Costs

9. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.  More

10. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a sp...  More Costs

11. C Reactive Protein (CRP) Test C-reactive protein is produced by the liver. The level of CRP rises when there is inflammation throughout the body. This article discusses the blood test done to me...  More Costs

12. X-Ray X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ...  More

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Medical Procedures for Colitis

1. Treatment of Underlying Disorders

2. Insertion of Nasogastric Tube for Intestinal Decompression

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Prescribed Medications for Colitis

1. sulfasalazine(Azulfidine , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

2. mesalamine(Asacol , others...) MESALAMINE (me SAL a meen) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis.  More

3. methylPREDNISolone(Medrol , others...) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ...  More

4. hydrocortisone(Cortef , others...) HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions...  More

5. trimethoprim(Proloprim , others...) TRIMETHOPRIM (trye METH oh prim) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infect...  More

6. loperamide(Imodium ) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Colitis

1. loperamide(Maalox Anti-Diarrheal , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Colitis What's this?

1. Bovine colostrum Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after giving birth. Bovine colostrum delivers growth, nutrie...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. dandelion Dandelion is a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family closely related to chicory. It is a perennial herb native to the Northern hemisphere and found growing wil...  More

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Alternative Procedures for Colitis What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More Costs |   Efficacy Grade C

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