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Avoid Foods That Provoke Symptoms
- Dairy foods (due to lactose intolerance )
- Highly seasoned foods
- High-fiber foods
Talk to your doctor to learn more about what foods to avoid, since this may be different for each person.
Aminosalicylate Medications
Steroid Anti-inflammatory Medications
- Prednisone
- Methylprednisolone
- Budesonide (in enema form)
Immune Modifier Medications
- Azathioprine
- 6-mercaptopurine
- Cyclosporine
Biological Agents
Surgery
Medication may not cure very severe UC. In some cases, your doctor may suggest surgery . This can involve having all or part of the colon removed. Surgery may also be done because UC increases your risk of colon cancer .
Over time, colitis that is not treated or does not respond to treatment can lead to:
- Arthritis
- Eye inflammation
- Liver disease
- Kidney stones
- Skin rashes
- Osteoporosis
- Colon cancer
If you are diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, follow your doctor's instructions .
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