Colitis Articles A-Z
Ulcerative Colitis Information
This eMedTV page lists some of the types of drugs used to treat ulcerative colitis (like corticosteroids). This page also explains that, before taking any ulcerative colitis medication, you should talk to your doctor about its possible side effects.
Ulcerative colitis research is focused on finding useful treatments for the disease. As this eMedTV page explains, ulcerative colitis research scientists are experimenting with heparin and omega-3 fatty acids, among other possible treatment options.
As this eMedTV page explains, ulcerative colitis surgery can usually cure the disease. Surgeries for ulcerative colitis can include an ileoanal anastomosis, a proctocolectomy with continent ileostomy, and a proctocolectomy with standard ileostomy.
Medication and lifestyle changes are the two most common forms of ulcerative colitis treatment. This eMedTV article discusses these treatments in more detail, and also lists some of the surgeries that may be used to treat ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative Colitis Versus Crohn's Disease
Many people wonder what the symptoms are of ulcerative colitis versus Crohn's disease. As this eMedTV Web page explains, one symptom shared by both is diarrhea. This page provides a table comparing these two types of inflammatory bowel disease.
This eMedTV page gives an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease known as ulcerative colitis. This article also links to more information. Ulcerative colitus is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
This eMedTV Web page provides a link to detailed information on ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause rectal bleeding, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Ulcerative collitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
This portion of the eMedTV archives provides a link to detailed information about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative disease is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
Most people with ulcerative colitis are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40. This eMedTV page provides a link to more information on the disease, including symptoms and treatment. Ulceritive colitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
Diarrhea and rectal bleeding are among the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV page also explains how this disease can raise the risk of colon cancer in some people. Ulcertive colitis is a common misspelling of ulcerative colitis.
What Is Azathioprine Used For?
As this eMedTV article explains, there are several azathioprine uses. The drug has been approved to prevent kidney transplant rejection and to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be used off-label for treating things such as ulcerative colitis.
What is infliximab used for? This eMedTV page discusses how the drug helps relieve inflammatory conditions of the joints, skin, and digestive system. This page also highlights some off-label uses of the drug and describes who can use the medication.
What Is Sulfasalazine Delayed Release Used For?
This eMedTV Web page explains how sulfasalazine delayed-release is used for treating ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis in both adults and children. The medication can also be used in an "off-label" fashion to treat Crohn's disease.
What Is Sulfasalazine Used For?
Sulfasalazine is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in both adults and children. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, the drug can also be used in an "off-label" fashion for treating Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.