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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 had 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 moveme... Read Full »
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 inflam... Read Full »