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Ulcerative colitis symptoms have flared
I have ulcerative colitis and was on medication, recently symptoms flared up and even after 40 mg of predisolone steriod situation not improving.on earlier occasions when on steroid situation always controlled
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Now it may be have become steroid refractory or you might be having superinfection. Please meet Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Debajyoti Chakraborty
Gastroenterologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
If you are an already diagnosed patient on ulcerative colitis and your symptoms did not improve on oral steroids then you should consult a gastroenterologist as you may require intravenous drugs
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Dr. Manish Srivastava
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Delhi
You have not mentioned when did you underwent your last Colonoscopy. You should not self medicate yourself with steroids. Please consult doctor for treatment under supervision.
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