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Ulcerative Colitis: Treatment and Management review

Presented from India by Dr. Piyush Somani

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Case Summary

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by continuous mucosal inflammation in the colon, starting in the rectum. Unlike Crohn's disease, UC only affects the large intestine. The goal of UC treatment is to control symptoms, induce remission, and improve quality of life, with a focus on healing inflammation and preventing complications like cancer and surgery.

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Dr. Piyush Somani

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Prime Hospital, Dubai

Ulcerative colitis, a long-lasting inflammatory bowel disease, needs a custom treatment plan to handle symptoms and stop complications. Doctors now use anti-inflammatory drugs drugs that weaken the immune system, and biologics to keep inflammation in check and maintain remission. New treatment options, like Janus kinase blockers, give new hope to patients who don't respond to standard treatments. Changes in lifestyle dealing with stress, and tweaking diet also help manage symptoms. Regular check-ups are key to see if treatments work and to change them as needed aiming to boost the quality of life for people with ulcerative colitis.

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