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Ulcerative colitis
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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Symptoms start improving after 3-5 days of steroid intake
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continue with steroids as blood in stool is once/ day only.
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Take freshly prepared meals to avoid flare
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Dr. Irfan Shera
Gastroenterologist
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Iv steroids takes 5 days and oral steroids atleast 10 to 14 days,wait and watch
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continue same and collect biopsy report
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