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A member asked:

Is the treatment different for crohn's compared to uc? initially diagnosed as uc, but may be crohn's. on remicade (infliximab) and sulfasalizine (3 mg /day).

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Not really: Both use the same medications. Uc has a higher risk of colon cancer down the road and can be helped with surgery where crohn's cannot. (also look into chinese medicine and acupuncture as adjunctive therapies. ).

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 2/21/2013

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