Ulcerative colitis treatment
#ulcerativecolitis #ulcerativecolitistreatment Treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on how severe the condition is and how often your symptoms flare-up.
The main aims of treatment are to:
reduce symptoms, known as inducing remission (a period without symptoms)
maintain remission
This usually involves taking various types of medicine, although surgery may sometimes be an option.
Your treatment will normally be provided by a range of healthcare professionals, including:
specialist doctors, such as gastroenterologists or surgeons
GPs
specialist nurses
Your care will often be co-ordinated by your specialist nurse and your care team, and they'll usually be your main point of contact if you need help and advice.