What to expect when your ulcerative colitis is extra-active.
Part ofYour Real-Life Guide to Living With UC
Even with a solid treatment regimen for your ulcerative colitis (UC), you may experience times when your symptoms worsen. These episodes, called flares, can hit when your immune system goes into overdrive, causing a surge in inflammation in your colon and rectum. “Flares can be mild or severe and may occur gradually or suddenly,” says Caroline Hwang, M.D., the program director of the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Hoag in Irvine, CA. Knowing the signs of a flare can help you take steps to feel better faster and avoid complications.
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