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2022-02-02 10:23:49
I have been prescribed prednisolone 40 mg OD for ulcerative colitis. I HAVE PR BLEED. today is day 5 of taking steroids along with mesacol and entofoam enema. Took mesacol since 20 th November. Bleeding has not stopped. No other symptoms. I pass stools once daily. How long will steroids take to work? Please advise.
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Hi. Need to look your sigmoid or colonoscopy report. If oral steroid not working then may need IV also for short while.
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