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Colitis is a swelling of the large intestine that be caused by an immune response; symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Sufferers may have varying symptoms and intensity, so treatment is very dependent on the individual. Common treatments include antibiotics and immune suppressants, while surgery is the best option for the most severe cases.
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What is the treatment for ulcerated colitis?
Inflammation is treated with a drug called sulfasalazine.
What medicine is normally given to treat colitis?
Sulfasalazine or Mesalamine are generally given for mild colitis. Moderate Colitis is generally treated with corticosteroids. Severe cases may requrie intervention with immunosuppresant therapies such as cyclosporine and infliximab.
Where can you learn more about ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis effects the colon and rectum and is a type of inflammetory disease that can cause ulcers in the sides of the colon and rectum. This can be very serious and should be treated right away.
What are some treatment options of colitis?
There are different treatments for colitis depending on the severity of the condition. For mild symptoms, there should be changes in diet, sometimes steroid medicines are used, and anti-diarrheal medications. Moderate symptoms are treated with cyclosporine, biologics, and sometimes surgery. Severe conditions should be treated at the hospital.
What colitis does cow needs?
Cows can experience various forms of colitis, with one common type being necrotic colitis, often caused by Clostridium perfringens bacteria. This condition leads to inflammation of the colon and can result in severe diarrhea, dehydration, and potentially death if not treated promptly. Another type is antibiotic-associated colitis, which can occur after antibiotic treatment disrupts normal gut flora. Proper management includes supportive care and addressing the underlying cause.
What is colitis nonspecific mean?
It means that it may not be a true ulcerative colitis but may be colitis related to some infection or antibiotic induced colitis
What are some factors of a colitis diet?
There are several sites that have information about colitis and diets for colitis. Here are two websites that might be able to help you: http://colitis.emedtv.com/ulcerative-colitis/ulcerative-colitis-diet.html AND http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/creating-an-ulcerative-colitis-plan
What is the difference between colitis and ulcerative colitis?
Colitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the colon, which can be caused by various factors such as infection or autoimmune conditions. Ulcerative colitis is a specific type of colitis that is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers in the colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis is a subset of colitis.
Does geri halliwell have colitis?
she has colitis of the mouth :(
What is systemic colitis?
No such thing as systemic colitis
Bacterium induced colitis and pH?
Changes of pH in the bowel is an effect of colitis, and not the cause of colitis.
What is colitis called in the throat?
There is no such condition as colitis of the throat. Colitis means inflammation of the colon. Inflammation in the throat is called tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
