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Is ulcerative colitis a chronic disease? how is it treated?
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Yes: There are textbooks written on treatment of ulcerative colitis so the answer is too detailed for this forum. You should see a gastroenterologist to review treatment options as not every option will suit each patient.
Answered 7/18/2013
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It is: It is a chronic disease and usually treated with medications or steroids. Get a good GI doctor that deals with this. www.drlugo.com.
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