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Is there a cure for colitis?

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Dr. Faramarz Hidaji answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Yes! : Though "colitis" refers to a broad range of inflammatory conditions of the gut, any type of colitis can be helped by some simple dietary precautions: avoiding gluten, dairy, and sugary foods can help. And a daily probiotic supplement works well. The idea is to reduce inflammatory foods and also keep the "good" bacteria thriving in your bowels. Bloody stools or severe pain? See a doc!

Answered 7/1/2013

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Treatments Yes: Cure for colitis is possible, it all depends on your type of colitis . Colitis is a general terminology for inflammation of the colon. There'd are different types and causes. You need to see a gastroenterologist and ossicle have a colonoscopy after a good history , the they can determine if there is a cure and treatments.

Answered 3/3/2016

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Dietary changes: There needs to be a balanced dietary lifestyle, use of steroids if needed and possible immunosuppressive

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It depends on cause: there are many types of colitis and treatment will vary depending on the cause (infection, ischemic, inflammatory, diverticular disease, etc)

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Colitis is a general: term for inflammation of the colon. This can be infectious, vascular, idiopathic and each is treated differently. I can't adequately address this question with out a more specific diagnosis and you need this as well by seeing a good gastroenterologist or colon and rectal surgeon for correct work up and treatment regimen

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need more info: Without knowing more about the type of colitis you have been diagnosed with, it's difficult to better guide you. If you can be more specific about what type of colitis you have we can better guide you. Know that some forms of colitis can't be cured but rather controlled in the long run.

Answered 5/10/2015

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