A chronic inflammatory disease affecting the colon’s mucosal lining, causing diarrhea and rectal bleeding.

Why Do I Need Management?

To induce and maintain remission, prevent complications (strictures, cancer).

How Should I Prepare?

  • Bring medication list and recent lab results.

What Happens During Management?

  • Medication: 5-ASA agents, corticosteroids for flare, immunomodulators (azathioprine), biologics (infliximab).
  • Monitoring: Regular colonoscopies for dysplasia surveillance.
  • Nutrition: Dietitian-guided anti-inflammatory diet.

What Can I Expect Afterwards?

  • Symptom relief over days to weeks.
  • Maintenance therapy to prevent flares.

Risks & Possible Complications

  • Toxic megacolon (<5%)
  • Increased colorectal cancer risk

Follow-Up

  • Colonoscopy every 1–2 years after 8 years of disease.
  • Proctocolectomy if medically refractory.