There is no cure for ulcerative colitis, but active treatment can relieve discomfort and improve quality of life.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic non-specific inflammatory disease of the intestines, the cause of which is still unclear. Since it is a lifelong recurrent disease, ulcerative colitis cannot be cured at present. If a person with ulcerative colitis cooperates with his or her doctor, the discomfort can usually be relieved. If not treated actively, the disease may worsen and even lead to complications such as intestinal obstruction and recto-colonic cancer.
Usually, patients with ulcerative colitis can be treated with aminosalicylic acid preparations such as mesalazine and sulfasalazine, glucocorticoids such as prednisone and methylprednisolone, and azathioprine and infliximab as prescribed by the doctor. If the effect of drug treatment is unsatisfactory, seriously affecting the quality of life, then the feasibility of total colorectal resection plus ileal storage bag anal tube anastomosis treatment.
It is recommended that patients with ulcerative colitis adjust their mentality, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, not to indiscriminate use of drugs or prescription treatment, should also pay attention to regular medical review.