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The goals of treatment are to: Control the acute attacks; Prevent repeated attacks; Help the colon heal. Hospitalization is often required for severe attacks. Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Medications that may be used to decrease the numb...More »
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. More »
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The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is performed as part of the routine physical examination during the examination of the rectum. It is used to detect microscopic b... More »
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More »
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope. More »
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon) and rectum, using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope. More »
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Fluoroscopy
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Stool Examination
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More »
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope. More »
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a sp... More »
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More »
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C-reactive protein is produced by the liver. The level of CRP rises when there is inflammation throughout the body. This article discusses the blood test done to me... More »
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More »
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More »
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Surgical Procedures
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Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy. Removal of the entire colon and rectum is called ... More »
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Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy is surgery to remove all of the colon (part of the large intestine), rectum, and anus. More »
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Ileoanal anastomosis is a surgical procedure in which the large intestine is bypassed and the lower portion of the small intestine is directly attached to the anal ... More »
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Prescribed Medications
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More »
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MESALAMINE (me SAL a meen) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. More »
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More »
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ... More »
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions... More »
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MESALAMINE (me SAL a meen) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. More »
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OLSALAZINE (ole SAL a zeen) is used to treat ulcerative colitis. This medicine is also used to help maintain remission of the disease. More »
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More »
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BALSALAZIDE (bal SAL a zide) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. More »
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BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It is used in the treatment of Crohn's disease, which is an inflammatory bowel disease. More »
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CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More »
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions tre... More »
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HYDROCORTISONE (hye droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to decrease swelling, itching, and pain that is caused by minor skin irritations or by hemorrh... More »
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INFLIXIMAB (in FLIX i mab) is used to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, and some forms ... More »
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More »
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MERCAPTOPURINE, 6-MP (mer kap toe PYOOR een) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and can reduce immune system activity. It is used... More »
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Over the Counter Medications
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More »
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Herbs and Supplements
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Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synov... More »
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Transparent gel from the pulp of the meaty leaves of Aloe vera has been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns, and numerous ... More »
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA... More »
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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is a dietary omega-6 fatty acid found in many plant oil extracts. Commercial products are typically made from seed extracts from evening ... More »
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There are several varieties of wheatgrass in the following plant genera: Agropyron , Elytrigia , Eremopyrum , Pascopyrum , and Pseudoroegneria . Wheatgrass is ... More »
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Betel nut use refers to a combination of three ingredients: the nut of the betel palm ( Areca catechu ), part of the Piper betel vine, and lime. Anecdotal repo... More »
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Resin extracts from the Boswellia serrata tree have been found to have anti-inflammatory effects. Animal and laboratory studies suggest possible efficacy for inflam... More »
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