Take Medications
The first line of treatment for ulcerative colitis is medication. Depending on the severity, overall health, and other factors, many options are available. These include:
– Corticosteroids: help suppress inflammation in the immune system. Due to potential side effects, they should be used for the short term.
– Aminosalicylates: lower inflammation in the colon’s lining, thus helping with flares in mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
– Biologics: work by neutralizing proteins produced by the immune system to reduce inflammation in the GI tract
– Antibiotics: for severe cases
– Immunomodulators: reduce inflammation in the colon [7]
