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Suggest Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn S Disease
Hi, I have been diagnosed with Ulcertative Colitis and Chrons Disease. My DR.Leichus is a really good Doctor, I have been seeing him for over a year know. the last two flare ups I had I spent two weeks each time in the hospital. I have had 3 Colonostomys in a two month period. My Dr. stopped because he actually was afraid of penatrating my intesting. I have several Ulcers in my Colon. He has me on Lialda DR 1.2 GM 2 tablets daily, Meclizine 12.5 MG once daily. Most days I an not get out of bed the pain is so sever. he has been trying to get me on melinoma but my insurance will not cover it. When he writes me prescriptions he alwas tells me this is what cancer patient take, but he has never told me i have cancer. Do I need to get another opion. please help me. the pain hits anytime and anywhere and ihave to find a restroom right then.
Ulcerative colitis patients runs a risk of developing colorectal cancer. Regular biopsy examination to rule out malignancy is recommended. I suggest you to discuss the latest biopsy report with your treating doctor.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn S Disease
Hello, Ulcerative colitis patients runs a risk of developing colorectal cancer. Regular biopsy examination to rule out malignancy is recommended. I suggest you to discuss the latest biopsy report with your treating doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist