Q My colitis keeps getting better and then worse again — is it possible to fully recover?
A Acute colitis is mostly completely curable. For chronic inflammatory bowel disease, complete cure is not yet achievable with current medicine, so maintaining remission and minimizing relapses is the realistic goal, but with consistent management, the period of living without symptoms can be greatly extended.
Detailed Answer
Ulcerative colitis has a characteristic of alternating between flare-ups and remission. Quick response during relapses and consistent management during remission periods determine the overall prognosis. Careful observation of bowel habits and abdominal condition, along with lifestyle habits that compensate for constitutional vulnerabilities, are important in preventing relapses.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Continuing prescriptions to protect the intestinal mucosa and maintain immune stability even during remission can extend the interval between relapses. We also provide guidance on observing everyday minor symptoms (素症).
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