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Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which results in inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. This condition affects the large intestine and rectum. Diarrhea, rectal pain, weight loss, an urgency to defecate, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

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Is Stelara a good option for my ulcerative colitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55 year old male. I have ulcerative colitis for several years now, and despite trying various medications, including Ayurvedic treatments, I still experience symptoms. Recently, I have noticed the return of blood in my stools and an increase in the frequency of bowel movements...  Read Full »


Dr. Sukhdev Garg

Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. As you might have read, Stelara (Ustekinumab) injection is an interleukin inhibitor that works by blocking certain proteins in your body, called IL-12 (interleukin-12) and IL-23 (interleukin-23), that cause infla...  Read Full »

Are bloody stool and abdominal pain suggestive of colon cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female who is awaiting a colonoscopy. I was diagnosed with GI bleeding after having a history of blood in my stools. I had abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose ribbon-like stools, fatigue, and an unusual weight loss of around 23 pounds in two months. I am also experiencin...  Read Full »


Dr. Prathap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I also appreciate your thorough explanation of symptoms. To begin with, as you are only 28 years old, your chances of developing cancer are extremely low. Your symptoms appear to be ulcerative colitis, which can only be ...  Read Full »

I need advice on Ustekinumab for ulcerative colitis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), and my gastroenterologist has recommended Stelara as part of my treatment plan. Can you provide detailed information on how Stelara manages UC symptoms, the expected timeline for its effectiveness, and any potential side effec...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You can use Stelara (Ustekinumab), which works in autoimmune diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It works the same as other monoclonal antibodies. It boosts our immune system. As the immune s...  Read Full »

Ulcerative colitis with bleeding in stool

Query: Hello doctor, I have ulcerative colitis for more than two months. I pass more than seven stools a day (loose stools). Constant bleeding before every stool from the rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. And have a fungal infection, taking medicine too.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For ulcerative colitis, an anti-inflammatory drug like the Sulfasalazine group of drugs can be started. (In a severe case, Steroids can be prescribed for a short duration). Immunosuppressive drugs are prescribed if needed. Anti-diarrheal medication also can be prescr...  Read Full »

My tongue is red in the middle and painful. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an issue with my tongue pain for about one month. I am having this issue where my tongue is red in the middle and painful when it is pushing around spit or food or when it is pushing itself to the roof of the mouth. I have a burning sensation. It is hardly noticeable in the morn...  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your tongue does not look diseased to me. The diagnosis made by the ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician seems to be fine. Due to some changes in the papilla present on the tongue, your t...  Read Full »

Can a high platelet count cause a blood clot or stroke?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has high WBC count of 15,000, platelet count of 5,40,000, and hemoglobin at 11.2. Her ESR is 86, and CRP is also similar. She has a fever, which rises in the evening to 101. Can you please tell me what this denotes? Also, will the high platelet count cause a danger for a bloo...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. High platelet count will not lead to thrombosis in the body. Do not worry about that. High platelet is because of reactive thrombocytosis, and that can occur in bleeding, anemia, infection, inflammation, etc. You have an ulcer in the colon, and it seems to be ulcera...  Read Full »

How to differentiate ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Query: Hello doctor, My six year old daughter was born with tyrosinemia type 1. She had diarrhea and bloody stools for 10 days, a month back. She was tested for many things, and everything came back normal, except her calprotectin level was 1250 while she had loose and bloody stools. She was admitted and h...  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). We see many tyrosinemias and IBD (irritable bowel disease) patients. In smaller children, it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Cr...  Read Full »

My mother has sigmoid colon ulcer. How to treat it?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother, who is 45 years old, has ulcers in the sigmoid colon for the last 15 years. The problem got reduced in the past two years, but, it started again now. She is having white sticky stools and pain in the left lower abdomen. She is also facing trouble with passing urine. She consult...  Read Full »


Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The occurrence of white sticky bowel movements can be attributed to various factors, but considering your mother's medical history, it's highly likely due to severe inflammation of the intestine. The antibiotics used for treating her urinary tract infection might have tri...  Read Full »

I am a 29-year-old with ulcerative colitis for 10 years, and I still have gas, bloating, indigestion, along with constipation even after taking medicines. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old and I have had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. And stomach-related issues from the last 17 years. I am currently taking Pentasa 1 g and Nexpro L early morning. Even after taking these medicines, I am suffering from gas, bloating, indigestion, and constipation. Ple...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of indigestion and constipation following co-morbid ulcerative colitis, I suggest you take the following medicines. Injection Inflixumab 5 mg/kg 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then 8 weeks thereafter. ...  Read Full »

Does sharing a cigarette with HIV unknown status person increase the risk of HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a possible exposure to HIV eight months ago. The exposure was that I had shared a cigarette with someone who might be HIV positive. It has been six months since, and I got tested 12 to 15 times. All the tests were blood drawn from my vein and 4th generation tests were done. All ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The risk of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by the given description is almost nil. The HIV 4th generation test is repeatedly negative after three months of exposure. As there is no further risk exposure it is conclusive. There is no need for furth...  Read Full »

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