Symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) occur in a pattern of flare-ups and remissions (a period of no symptoms). The good news is that each year, nearly half of people with UC are in remission, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
“Gastroenterologists will provide patients with medications to induce and maintain remission of the disease to keep the patient with no symptoms,” says Dr. Khaitov.
Dr. Khaitov is a surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital.
References
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. (2014). The facts about inflammatory bowel diseases.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. (n.d.). Types of ulcerative colitis.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. (n.d.). What is ulcerative colitis?
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Ulcerative colitis.
MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2016). Ulcerative colitis.
UpToDate. (2023). Patient education: ulcerative colitis (beyond the basics).
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