What are the advantages of surgery ulcerative colitis

 What are the advantages of surgery ulcerative colitis

Unlike Crohn’s Disease, which can recur after surgery, Ulcerative Colitis cannot recur once the colon has been removed, and so is ‘cured’ by surgery. This should mean:

• relief from pain
• relief from symptoms such as urgency and diarrhoea
• being able to stop taking drugs which may be causing side effects
• feeling able to lead a fuller life, for example being able to leave the house in a more relaxed frame of mind.

However, as above, complications do sometimes develop, and it will take time to get used to having a pouch or an ileostomy.

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