Ulcerative colitis, or UC, cannot be cured, but it can be managed. “When we think about treating ulcerative colitis, our goal now is to get the inflammation itself under control,” says Todd B. Linden, MD, Gastroenterologist. When inflammation is lowered, many people will enter a state of remission, or a period with little to no symptoms.
In this video, learn why you need to stick to your prescribed treatment plan to maintain remission.
Dr. Linden is a gastroenterologist based in New York City and a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Khaitov is a surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital.
References
MedlinePlus. (2016). Ulcerative colitis.
Moss, A.C. (2014). Residual inflammation and ulcerative colitis in remission. Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Testa, A., et al. (2017). Adherence in ulcerative colitis: An overview. Patient Preference and Adherence.
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