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What happens if i keep taking my oral rx for uc even if i still have inflammation. no symptoms, feel great, but a colonoscopy shows inflammation?

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Continue: I am happy your symptoms are better, but obviously the condition is not yet under excellent control. Yes continue the meds.

Dr Nagpaul agreed

Answered 12/25/2016

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