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How Can Ulcerative Colitis Be Treated?

Hi my husband had been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis years ago, however has not been on any medication for over 20+ years and has not had any major flare ups like the present until this week. Today he has a fever 100.4 and blood pressure is high. His hands and knee joints are also sore and of course blood in stool. When do I force him to go to the doctor?
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Ulcerative colitis can be treated by corticosteroids.
These drugs, which include Prednisone and Hydrocortisone.
Proton pump inhibitor group of drugs needs to be taken before breakfast during treatment.

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How Can Ulcerative Colitis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ulcerative colitis can be treated by corticosteroids. These drugs, which include Prednisone and Hydrocortisone. Proton pump inhibitor group of drugs needs to be taken before breakfast during treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.