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Collagenous colitis is a disease characterized by chronic watery diarrhea and colon inflammation. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at collagenous colitis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Crohn's disease is a condition that can cause inflammation and other problems in the digestive tract. This eMedTV article explains how Crohn's disease affects the digestive system. Symptoms and progression of the disease are also discussed.
Lymphocytic colitis is a disease that affects the intestines, especially the colon. As this eMedTV Web page explains, symptoms of the condition typically include abdominal pain and watery, non-bloody diarrhea. Treatment and causes are also discussed.
Microscopic colitis is a disease that causes the colon to become inflamed. This eMedTV Web page explains the two forms of this disease, collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, as well as symptoms and treatment options.
Ulcerative colitis leads to inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this inflammatory bowel disease, noting in particular its symptoms and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Featured Medications
Asacol is a prescription medication licensed for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Asacol, offers general dosing information for the drug, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment.
Azathioprine is a drug that is used to prevent kidney transplant rejection and treat rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this prescription medication, including information on how it works and potential side effects.
Azulfidine is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of the drug, including information on how it works, its effects, possible side effects, and more.
Budesonide is licensed for the treatment of asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease. This eMedTV page describes how budesonide helps reduce inflammation, lists some of the budesonide products, and explains the factors that will determine your dosage.
Canasa is a prescription medication used to reduce symptoms of ulcerative proctitis. This eMedTV page explains how to use the drug (which comes in suppository form), describes how it works, and lists precautions to be aware of before using it.
Colazal is used to help relieve symptoms of inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of the prescription drug, including information on dosing, how the drug works, its potential side effects, and more.
Dipentum can be used to prevent symptoms of ulcerative colitis in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed overview of the drug, including how it works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Entocort EC is a type of prescription steroid that is used to treat Crohn's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Entocort EC, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Humira is a prescription drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, spine, and digestive tract. This eMedTV page explains how Humira works, lists possible side effects, and describes what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.
Infliximab is a prescribed drug for inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, skin, and digestive tract. This eMedTV resource explains how infliximab works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your physician prior to taking the drug.
Lialda is a prescription medicine that is used for treating mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Lialda, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Mesalamine is a prescription medicine that is used for treating ulcerative colitis. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and offers links to the various forms of mesalamine that are available.
Pentasa is a medication that can be prescribed to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to improve symptoms of the condition, describes how it works, and offers dosing information for those taking it.
Rowasa is a medication used for treating ulcerative colitis affecting the rectum and last part of the colon. This eMedTV page explains how Rowasa works to improve symptoms of ulcerative proctitis and offers general dosing information for the medicine.
Sulfasalazine is a prescription medication that can be used to treat ulcerative colitis. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at sulfasalazine, including an explanation of how the drug works and general dosing information.
Sulfasalazine delayed-release is prescribed for treating ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, potential side effects, and tips for those taking it.
