Ulcerative colitis

FAQ

If you have had ulcerative colitis for several years, you are at an increased risk of colon cancer. For this reason, you should make use of the regular colonoscopy check-ups offered. 

About one in four of those affected require surgery at some point, depending on the severity of the disease and which parts of the colon are affected. Patients whose colon is more extensively affected are more likely to require surgery than those who are only affected in the rectum.  

There is no special, standardised diet for patients with ulcerative colitis. Depending on the current stage of the disease, symptoms and medication, however, it may worth considering a low-salt, low-fibre and low-fat diet, avoiding lactose and reducing the amount of raw products you eat. A high-calorie diet can help with weight loss and/or growth delay. Furthermore, you should reduce your intake of carbonated drinks and caffeine. Eating easily digestible food, preferably in smaller and more frequent meals, is particularly beneficial for your quality of life.

If you have been prescribed medication from Celltrion to treat ulcerative colitis, you can use the batch number on the medication packaging to log in. Once you have logged in, you will find further diet tips and recipes among other things.   

If you have been prescribed medication from Celltrion to treat ulcerative colitis, you can log in with the batch number found on the medication packaging. Once you have logged in, you will find helpful advice on dealing with and further information on living with ulcerative colitis, including longer journeys, the desire to have children, support groups and searching for a doctor. Go to login.

 

Please always speak with the doctor treating you before you stop taking your medication or reduce the dose – otherwise, regression will often occur, which, in the worst case, your current medication may no longer be able to control.