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The severity of ulcerative colitis varies from person to person. To treat ulcerative colitis, the doctor will need to evaluate the severity of your symptoms and condition, and determine which treatments are most suitable for you.
Life-long therapy is recommended for patients with extensive disease or who suffer from more than one relapse (a return of symptoms) per year.
Treatments can help to relieve symptoms and reduce inflammation in the large intestine. Depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor may recommend one or a combination of treatments:
You may also be given other drugs to help you relax or to relieve pain, diarrhoea or infection.
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for ulcerative colitis other than surgical removal of the large intestine, though surgery is only considered when medication can no longer control the symptoms or to treat mechanical complications. Surgery might also be required for people at risk of colorectal cancer (typically, people who have lived with ulcerative colitis for more than 10 years).
If you have any further questions about your treatment options, please contact your healthcare practitioner.