Medications for ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mainly affects the colon (large intestine). It may be caused by an abnormal response from your body’s immune system. While there’s no known cure for ulcerative colitis, several types of medication can be used to manage the symptoms.
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis can include:
abdominal pain, discomfort, or cramps
persistent diarrhea
blood in the stool
Symptoms may be constant or they may get worse during flare-ups.
Various medication can be used to decrease inflammation (swelling and irritation), reduce the number of flare-ups you have, and allow your colon to heal.