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What causes ulcerative colitis and does treatment always result in an ileostomy?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ulcerative Colitis: UC is an autoimmune disease and having UC doesn't always mean you need to have an ileostomy. You need to see a GI doctor and get on an anti-inflammatory regimen to help control the symptoms.

Answered 11/27/2015

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