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Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017
Question: I am having constant diarrhea and need some new medication, Am 73 and have had colitis for years but asacol is not working. Also I know I have IBS and need that newnedication. Asacol is not working. Please help me. I think the new med begins with a v.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are various anti-inflammatory meds as following...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the current health problems you are going through.

Diarrhea is a common sign of the ulcerative colitis. You are already taking Asacol to ease the inflammation, so the diarrhea will be subsided too.
Other anti-inflammatory meds include Colazal, Dipentum, etc.

Other medications used to treat colitis involve the immune suppressants that turn down the overactive immune system attack. They include azathioprine or methotrexate.

It is very important to make appropriate diet changes. Watch the foods you consume as this will prevent the flare ups.

All the best.
Dr.Albana
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Suggest Remedies For Constant Diarrhea

Brief Answer: There are various anti-inflammatory meds as following... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the current health problems you are going through. Diarrhea is a common sign of the ulcerative colitis. You are already taking Asacol to ease the inflammation, so the diarrhea will be subsided too. Other anti-inflammatory meds include Colazal, Dipentum, etc. Other medications used to treat colitis involve the immune suppressants that turn down the overactive immune system attack. They include azathioprine or methotrexate. It is very important to make appropriate diet changes. Watch the foods you consume as this will prevent the flare ups. All the best. Dr.Albana