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Ulcerative Colitis

A Full-Body Approach to Manage UC

UC Complications

Team Up With a Specialist

Your partnership with your doctor is key to handling your ulcerative colitis. Little things you do can help.

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More Than Mild? Medicines Your Doctor Might Prescribe

If you have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, your doctor will consider several different types of medications, including 5-ASAs, corticosteroids, and drugs that work on your immune system. Get to know what each type of medicine does.

Signs You Need to Change Your Treatment

Sometimes your first approach isn’t the right one. These clues may help you know when to talk with your doctor about a new path to remission.

Will You Need Surgery?

There’s a list of reasons why you may need to have UC surgery, from your meds stopped working to severe complications.

How a J-Pouch Works

From start to finish, here’s what a J-pouch surgery involves. How long does it take to heal? And how do you get rid of waste during recovery?

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