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How is ulcerative colitis treated?

Ulcerative colitis is treated with a combination of prescription medications, dietary modification, and over-the-counter medications for symptoms. Watch integrative gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explain how ulcerative colitis is treated.


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  • What can I do to feel better if I have ulcerative colitis?

  • What causes ulcerative colitis?

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  • What are the treatment options for digestive diseases?

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  • How the social determinants of health impact ulcerative colitis

  • A different way of looking at ulcerative colitis

  • Is surgery for Crohn's or colitis right for you?

  • Have IBD? These nutrients can help

  • How is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treated?

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