Ulcerative Colitis: Treatments
A disease that causes ulcers and irritation in the inner lining of the colon and rectum.
Part of: Ulcerative Colitis
About Ulcerative Colitis Treatments
Treatment for UC depends on the severity of the disease and its symptoms. Each person experiences UC differently, so treatment is adjusted for each individual.
While no medication cures UC, many can reduce symptoms. The goals of medication therapy are to induce and maintain remission—periods when the symptoms go away for months or even years—and to improve quality of life. Many people with UC require medication therapy indefinitely, unless they have their colon and rectum surgically removed.
The type of medication prescribed depends on the severity of the UC… NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases