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I have ulcerative colitis, i have recently had a gastro bug and wanted go know if this could have have any affect on the condition?
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Possibly: Any inflammatory process or alteration of your gut can flare ulcerative colitis.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Perhaps: Occasionally infections can trigger a flare of ulcerative colitis. But if you're otherwise feeling well with normal blood and stool testing, there is little need to consider changing your treatment.
Answered 4/20/2015
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