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Ulcerative Colitis
Treatments aim to either control a flare or maintain a remission for the longest possible time. The disease occurs periodically and it is impossible to predict when the next flare-up will happen. The types of treatment depend on the severity of the condition which is assessed looking at different factors, such as how many times the bowel is emptied, the presence of blood in the faeces and other symptoms.
Are anti inflammatory drugs and are used for mild to moderate forms of ulcerative colitis. Mild form will require an oral administration, while more severe form will require the drug to be inserted in the rectum using an enema.
Are used when the patient is not responding to anti inflammatory drugs or during a flare-up. Corticosteroids are effective but they can provoke serious side effect, therefore their long-term use is not recommended.
(medicines that suppress the immune system) can treat ulcerative colitis and substantially reduce the inflammation. Although the majority of patients tolerate them well, these drugs can still provoke significant side effects such us: anaemia, liver damage, increased risk of infection, increased risk of bruising. They take approximately three months before starting to reduce the inflammation. They usually work in the long term, but they also reduce considerably the immune system’s strenght. Therefore, regular monitoring through blood test is necessary.
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