Professional Faqs: How Can I Stop My Ulcerative Colitis From Bleeding?

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Expert opinion from Afra Abdussamad

MBBS · 3.5 years of experience · India

Bleeding can be part of an ulcerative colitis flare and inflammation. You may have to change your medications. Some anti-inflammatory medications ulcerative colitis can help stop bleeding. It is important to treat the loss of blood also. If you have developed anemia from blood loss, it has to be corrected with iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12, after evaluation. In severe cases of blood loss, a blood transfusion might be required. If there is severe bleeding, called hemorrhaging, there may be need of surgery to remove the colon and create an ileostomy, which is a rare complication.

Expert opinion from Sadhvi Mythili

MBBS,DNB psychiatry · 6 years of experience · India

Ulcerative colitis has bleeding because of inflammation of the colon. There are various options (including salazines or antibody drugs). The first step is to discuss with your treating physician. In case of heavy and profuse bleeding consult an emergency department immediately.

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Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

You need a proper diagnosis, medication and surgery if required.

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