if so what have you found to be effective as a treatment? anyone gone into long term remission? i have a friend with the problem and were trying to get some information her doctor doesnt seem to be real interested in helping with that and the treatment shes on isnt working at all.
2006-10-12 14:36:43 · 2 answers · asked by None 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Hello, my father has had ulcerative colitis for about 20 years now. Yes, it does go into remission. For some people it doesn't act up for years on end, for other people it is a daily battle. It depends on how bad you have it. Your friend is going to have to go in for what they call a colonoscopy. This is where they probe your colon with a scope. This will give them a good idea of how severe the disease is. There are treatments. There are steroids that can be taken and there are a lot of other meds out there that are good too without the side-effects of the steroids. Your friend will have to see a specialist so his/her doctor will have to help recommend someone to them. This disease can be annoying and it may require a bit of a lifestyle change but, for most people it is just a nuisance that have to deal with now and then. I hope this helps.
2006-10-12 14:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by MightyRighty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-12 21:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by navyby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋