Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the different types of ulcerative colitis treatments?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many categories: There are many different categories of treatment: 1) 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-asa) derivatives (mesalamine), 2) immunosuppressive agents (6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, cyclosporine), 3) corticosteroids (prednisone, budesonide), 4) biologics (infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab, natalizumab), 5) others such as probiotics (lactobacilli).
Answered 9/25/2013
6.5k views
Several: Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Initially it can be treated with medication if mild in form. If severe or of long duration it may require surgery. Frequent colonoscopic surveillance is needed. There is a higher risk of colon cancer associated with uc.
Answered 3/26/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello,I m Maninder,my husband is suffering from ulcerative colitis last 4 year,he taking continue treatment but no any improvement.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello,I m Maninder,my husband is suffering from ulcerative colitis last 4 years,he is taking continue treatment but no any improvement.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What causes ulcerative colitis and does treatment always result in an ileostomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are the treatments for ulcerative colitis?
What's a good treatment for ulcerative colitis?
What are some of the non-drug treatments for Ulcerative colitis?
Are there any promising trials for new ulcerative colitis treatments?
Have you tried dr. Ray lala's back to health mineral treatment for ulcerative colitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
