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Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis, Affecting Colons And Intestine, Have Diarrhea, Constipation. On Strict Diet. Help

Hello, I am a 25-year-old male of Indian descent. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2006 affecting both the ascending & descending colons as well as the major part of the intestine. I got cured after around 8 months of medications and strict diet, but after about 6-7 months of completion i started losing my hair and till date the rate of fall has become very high...few UTIs were also diagnosed 2-3 years ago. I generally suffer from diarrhea, constipation, gas related issues, also sometimes unable to properly digest. I have to shave my head to save my hair...can u suggest how i can cure this issue and what the process is? I want to grow my hair back as well as want to permanently cure this issue
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Hi and thanks for the query,

The symptoms you experience are very much commonly observed with this disease. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease. Common drugs like Salazoprazine, Aziothropine and other steroids, when well monitored, and with patient compliant to treatment usually give much relieve and improvement in the quality of life for most patients. The staging to know specific stage or gravity is done with the aid of an examination of the colon and rectum (colonoscopy), fibroscopy and judged from clinical presentation (signs and symptoms ) presented by the patient.

I suggest you book an appointment with a gastroenterologist for a proper clinical review and management. thanks and kind regards.

Bain LE, MD
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Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis, Affecting Colons And Intestine, Have Diarrhea, Constipation. On Strict Diet. Help

Hi and thanks for the query, The symptoms you experience are very much commonly observed with this disease. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease. Common drugs like Salazoprazine, Aziothropine and other steroids, when well monitored, and with patient compliant to treatment usually give much relieve and improvement in the quality of life for most patients. The staging to know specific stage or gravity is done with the aid of an examination of the colon and rectum (colonoscopy), fibroscopy and judged from clinical presentation (signs and symptoms ) presented by the patient. I suggest you book an appointment with a gastroenterologist for a proper clinical review and management. thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD