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I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis this year and im taking salofalk granules but still getting a bit of blood in stool almost every day. is that bad?

Q: i was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis this year and im taking salofalk granules but still getting a bit of blood in stool almost every day. is that bad?

: Yes, you need to follow up with your gastroenterologist as it seems your disease is still quite active. Optimization of your medications may be needed.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Yes, you need to follow up with your gastroenterologist as it seems your disease is still quite active. Optimization of your medications may be needed.

Answered 7/7/2022

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis this year and im taking salofalk granules but still getting a bit of blood in stool almost every day. is that bad?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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