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A 21-year-old female asked:
How long does colitis last?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. James Buccianswered
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Colitis: By your question, were you told you have Colitis? If so, what kind?
Recovery depends on the cause.
If by infection, depends on response to the medication, if not then I would follow up with a Gastroenterologist as you may need further testing and or treatment
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
It depends...: ...on the cause. Some types are lifelong. Your doctor can advise you on whether and what type you may have and what to expect in the future.
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Last updated Aug 20, 2017
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