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How Can Ulcerative Colitis Be Treated?
I am looking for some relief for ulcerative colitis. My daughter, 33 years old, dignoed 2 weeks post partum in Feb., 2016. Physicians have prescribed steroids for 6 six weeks. Lialda on a daily basis and probiotics 3 x daily. she is experiencing a bad flare up and can t seem to get this disorder completely under control. Any suggestions?
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
For flare ups the steroids are initial therapy and dosage can be increased depending on results. Also, some citotoxic medications such asazatioprin acan be used an dast option is biological therapy wih Humira or similar medicines. Till that she should have easy diet, probiotics and take plenty of fluids.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
For flare ups the steroids are initial therapy and dosage can be increased depending on results. Also, some citotoxic medications such asazatioprin acan be used an dast option is biological therapy wih Humira or similar medicines. Till that she should have easy diet, probiotics and take plenty of fluids.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
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