Question 1

can ulcerative colitis have a real cure?

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Difficult problem: Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are both difficult problems. The surgical procedures, resection, ostomy, anastomosis are added when medical therapy alone is not able to control. Neither disease is curable, both are managed. Diet with avoidance of irritants like gluten, fat, lactose and bile can help. Be well.

Question 2

what is a common ulcerative colitis medicine?

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Lots: Steroids (oral, iv, rectal); sulfasalazine  (azulfidine) Mesalamine in various forms  (oral, -lialda, asacol, pentasa, apriso, generic; rowasa, (mesalamine) canasa-rectal suppositories or enemas); immunomodulators: 6 mercaptopurine, azathioprine (oral); biologics: infliximab, cyclosporine-iv); antibiotics; probiotics (e.g. Vsl3); surgery.

Question 3

tips for someone living with ulcerative colitis?

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Find your balance: Get your life into balance to get the disease into remission and stick with it.  Sacrifice what you must, get the right medications or whatever. Then- stick with a regimen to keep the inflammation in control.

Question 4

will eating ginger bother my ulcerative colitis.?

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Probably: What goes in must come out. Careful of spices and food additives.

Question 5

what can i do about ulcerative colitis? i'm only 18.

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Ulcerative Colitis: The best treatment for ulcerative colitis is suppression therapy and close monitoring for the complications of the disease.  There is no cure for the disease but there a lots of good medical treatments to help keep flares to a minimum.

Question 6

is it possible for a child to get ulcerative colitis?

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Yes: Most of the cases are found in children over 10 years old.

Question 7

will ulcerative colitis stop me from going on my vacation?

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Maybe: I assume that you have had the diagnosis confirmed and are under proper treatment by a GI specialist.  A vacation can be ruined by the constant search for a bathroom. So uc will not stop you if under control, but your GI doctor can recommend the best regimen to minimize discomfort and inconvenience during your vacation.

Question 8

how can children get ulcerative colitis? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Ulcerative Colitis: The cause of Ulcerative Colitis is unknown. We know there is an increased risk if there is a family history, so genetics plays a part.  Look at the National Library of Medicine's section on UC for a good synopsis of symptoms and general approaches to treatment.   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001296/#adam_000250.disease.causes

Question 9

how difficult is it to get disability for ulcerative colitis?

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Depends: Depends entirely on the severity of the disease.

Question 10

what to do if i have ulcerative colitis with lots of flare ups.?

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Optimization: You need to work with your gastroenterologist to make sure that you optimize your medical therapy. You either need to increase the dosage of the medications you are on, change to stronger ones, or discuss having your colon removed surgically. Speak with your doctor!

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