Question 1

is their a cure for ulcerative colitis?  is colon removal the only option? had flared since may 2013, almost a breaking point :-(

Accepted Answer

Removal of colon: For uc, only cure is removal. Many can get controlled on medicines, but, that then continues for life. Surgery is used when there is severe bleeding, obstruction, perforation or failure of medical therapy.

Question 2

i have had ulcerative colitis for 13 yrs getting routine colonoscopies every 2 years.   last one showed cancer tumor.  full or partial colon removal ?

Accepted Answer

Probably : Best is total colon removal because leaving diseased colon in place would keep you at risk for more colon cancers in the future, and you would need frequent colonoscopy.  Can get off colitis medications with surgery. Best to see a colon rectal surgery specialist, maybe at a university, who has extensive experience in ileo-anal pouch surgery.

Question 3

my colon results show 90% ulcerative colitis and 10% crohn's disease. whats the percentage of pouch surgery being successful?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory Bowel: I think you should see an experienced functional medicine doctor or integrative medicine doctor in addition to your GI doctor and surgeon.   Watch Dr Mark Hyman's YouTube videos on your condition.     Also, if you have not changed your diet already, strictly remove gluten and dairy from your diet.  I wish you the very best.

Question 4

i had a disease named ulcerative colitis then i surgeries done  remove the whole colon. they put a pouch there. suggest for further life eating n life?

Accepted Answer

You will be OK: Diseases colon which has a potential of developing cancer was removed , pouch will help you to have near normal bowel function, you need to be follows by your doctors especially the remaining rectal stump need to be checked, probably you may have on a diet that suits the pouch, females can get pregnant, join support groups good luck with your pouch.

Question 5

what is ulcerative colitis in colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Colitis cancer link: Ulcerative colitis can transform to colon cancer. Chronic inflammation can lead to dysplasia. Dysplasia can lead to colon cancer.

Question 6

will a colon biopsy confirm a positive test for ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Like many other pathologists, i remain deeply skeptical about the "blood test" for ulcerative colitis, and if you have not yet had endoscopy with biopsy, i would urge you to do this if it is offered to you. If you do have ulcerative colitis, you will get frequent checks to be sure the disease is not progressing to malignancy. Good luck.

Question 7

what % can colon cancer return with ulcerative colitis after cancer tumor is removed from that part of colon ?

Accepted Answer

Cancer recurrance: Cancer can recur unfortunately. Recurrence rates vary. Monitoring with your cancer team is the best way to manage this issue. Monitoring programs are also known to improve overall health, as new health issues get diagnosed and treated sooner. A pet scan, colonoscopy and blood tests are the basis of colon cancer monitoring. Okay to ask your regular doc and cancer team about monitoring.

Question 8

on average, how long before low grade dysplasia of the colon becomes cancer for patients with ulcerative colitis 9 years.

Accepted Answer

Dyplasia: That is a great question for your gastroenterologist or surgeon.  Who is taking care of you?   It is impossible to say for sure.  You deserve to have the advice of a physician who knows you and the specifics about your condition.

Question 9

i acquired bronchiectasis after my colon was removed due to ulcerative colitis. probiotics made my bronchiectasis disappear. could this be a cure?

Accepted Answer

Not a cure, but a: great remedy/supplement for you apparently. The human microbiome is now becoming the next hot topic in medicine, at all the medicinal value available within us in our guts in how we are 10% human cells, and 90% bacterial, and the symbiosis creates an 'Amazon Rain Forest' type of effect of producing bacteria that secrete enzymes, and help digest our foods better, and keep us healthy. Keep taking it

Question 10

what could cause colon diseases (specifically colitis and ulcerative colitis) and abdominal bloating problems?

Accepted Answer

SIJ Subluxation: ? About intestinal spasm causing inflammation, bleeding, &amp; bloating. These are symptoms along a spectrum from mild (IBS) to severe diarrhea (Crohn's) to bleeding (Ulcerative Colitis). The likely etiology of these disorders are varying degrees of autonomic dysfunctions.  IBS-D reflects parasympathetic overdrive &amp; IBS-C reflects sympathetic overdrive.

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Is their a cure for ulcerative colitis? is colon removal the only option? had flared since may 2013, almost a breaking point :-(

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I have had ulcerative colitis for 13 yrs getting routine colonoscopies every 2 years. last one showed cancer tumor. full or partial colon removal ?

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My colon results show 90% ulcerative colitis and 10% crohn's disease. whats the percentage of pouch surgery being successful?

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I had a disease named ulcerative colitis then i surgeries done remove the whole colon. they put a pouch there. suggest for further life eating n life?

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What is ulcerative colitis in colon cancer?

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Will a colon biopsy confirm a positive test for ulcerative colitis?

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What % can colon cancer return with ulcerative colitis after cancer tumor is removed from that part of colon ?

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On average, how long before low grade dysplasia of the colon becomes cancer for patients with ulcerative colitis 9 years.

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I acquired bronchiectasis after my colon was removed due to ulcerative colitis. probiotics made my bronchiectasis disappear. could this be a cure?

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What could cause colon diseases (specifically colitis and ulcerative colitis) and abdominal bloating problems?

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