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I am a patient of ulcerative colitis. Is there any way of reducing flare ups without getting steriods.
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Mesacol is treatment--taken life long. Steroids to be used only shortly for flare-ups. You have to take of food life long//avoid analgesics//higher //unnecessary antibiotics. Do regular exercise//yoga//pranayama and meditation which will keep your disease under control.
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