How to treat colitis in children

The treatment of colitis in children includes nutritional support, drug therapy, surgical treatment and so on. 1. Nutritional support: children with colitis often have decreased appetite, impaired absorption of nutrients, etc. Nutritional therapy is an important measure in the treatment of colitis. 2. Drug therapy: including aminosalicylic acid drugs, glucocorticoids, immunomodulators and so on. (1) Aminosalicylic acid: such as 5-aminosalicylic acid, with inhibition of inflammation, scavenging free radicals and inhibition of immunity. (2) Glucocorticoids: such as prednisone, with the effect of inhibiting inflammatory response. Mostly used when aminosalicylic acid is ineffective. Adverse effects include obesity and gastrointestinal reactions. (3) Immunomodulators: such as methotrexate. Adverse reactions include bone marrow suppression, liver function impairment, etc. 3. Surgical treatment: when the child has life-threatening complications and drug treatment is ineffective, surgery should be timely. If your child develops colitis, you should go to the hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.