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The goals of treatment are to: Control the acute attacks; Prevent repeated attacks; Help the colon heal. Hospitalization is often required for severe attacks. Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Medications that may be used to decrease the numb...[read article]

Tests for Ulcerative Colitis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon(large intestine), using an instrument called a colonoscope.The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a fle...  More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel(colon), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope.During the test, you are positioned on your lef...  More
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Before x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed in th...  More
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Detailed information on fluoroscopy, including information on how the procedure is performed  More
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A fecal occult blood test(FOBT) is a noninvasive test(nothing enters the body). This test detects hidden(occult) blood in the stool.  More
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Stool Examination
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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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.There are many ...  More
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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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 mea...  More
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Medical Procedures for Ulcerative Colitis

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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person(donor) to another(recipient).Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood co...  More
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Ulcerative Colitis

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Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy.   More
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Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy is surgery to remove all of the colon(part of the large intestine), rectum, and anus.You will receive general anesthesia right ...  More
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Ileoanal anastomosis is a surgical procedure in which the large intestine is bypassed and the lower portion of the small intestine is directly attached to the anal ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Ulcerative Colitis

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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr...  More
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MESALAMINE (me SAL a meen) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ca...  More
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SULFASALAZINE (sul fa SAL a zeen) is used to treat ulcerative colitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if ...  More
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask yo...  More
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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
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MERCAPTOPURINE, 6-MP (mer kap toe PYOOR een) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and can reduce immune system activity. It is used...  More
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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
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MESALAMINE (me SAL a meen) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ca...  More
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INFLIXIMAB (in FLIX i mab) is used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and some forms ...  More
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OLSALAZINE (ole SAL a zeen) is used to treat ulcerative colitis. This medicine is also used to help maintain remission of the disease. This medicine may be used for...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Ulcerative Colitis What's this?

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Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synov...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Transparent gel from the pulp of the meaty leaves of Aloe vera has been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns, and numerous ...  More
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ...  More
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There are several varieties of wheatgrass in the following plant genera: Agropyron , Elytrigia , Eremopyrum , Pascopyrum , and Pseudoroegneria . Wheatgrass is ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Betel nut use refers to a combination of three ingredients: the nut of the betel palm ( Areca catechu ), part of the Piper betel vine, and lime. Anecdotal repo...  More
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Resin extracts from the Boswellia serrata tree have been found to have anti-inflammatory effects. Animal and laboratory studies suggest possible efficacy for inflam...  More
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