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A member asked:

Has severe left-sided uc with many severely inflamed pseudo-polyps. how long will it take to heal them. had 2 remicade (infliximab) infusions & taking prednisone.?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Hard to say : Hard to say but you should hope to see some clinical improvement in 2-4 weeks and possible mucosal healing / off steroids in 8-12 weeks.

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Answered 4/12/2016

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