Depends: You would need to see your doctor and likely a gastroenterologist who specializes in these conditions. There are different types of inflammarory bowel diseases, and medical therapy or medications are usually used. Colonoscopy surveillance may be indicated. Surgery only used if there are complicating factors such as bleeding or obstruction or increased cancer risks.
Answered 11/26/2013
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