Ulcerative colitis

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Ulcerative colitis

2022-02-02 15:26:59

Asked for Male, 31 Years

Colonoscopy reports say superficial rectal ulcers, proctosigmoiditis,caecal patch noted.STILL Bleeding PR AFTER DAY 5 ,40 MG PREDNISOLONE AND ENTOFOAM ENEMA TWICE DAILY. FECAL CALPROTECTIN 147. PASSAGE OF STOOLS ONCE / DAY. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW LONG SHOULD STEROIDS TAKE TO WORK?

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Gastroenterologist

5 yrs expDelhi

Symptoms start improving after 3-5 days of steroid intake

Next Steps

continue with steroids as blood in stool is once/ day only.

Health Tips

Take freshly prepared meals to avoid flare

Answered2022-02-02 16:08:36

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