Dr. Darrien Gaston, MD, FACP, FACG, specializes in diagnosing and treating ulcerative colitis. Patients receive advanced treatment options to manage symptoms and enhance their quality of life.
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that attacks the inner lining of your large intestine (your colon) and rectum. It’s often associated with long-lasting inflammation and can lead to ulcers developing in the digestive tract.
Although the symptoms of ulcerative colitis are treatable, there’s no cure for the disorder. When left untreated, it can be debilitating and, in some cases, cause fatal complications.
The condition’s symptoms depend on the location of inflammation areas caused by ulcerative colitis. Some of the most common include:
In some individuals, ulcerative colitis may cause an urgency to have a bowel movement, but even with the persistent urge to defecate, they’re unable to go. In children with the disease, it may lead to a diagnosis of failure to grow.
The cause of ulcerative colitis is currently unknown, but many believe an immune system malfunction causes it. For some reason, the body over-responds to the bacteria normally found in the large intestine. Other foreign bacteria and virus may also be involved in the development of ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Gaston’s goal in treating ulcerative colitis is to reduce symptoms and minimize flare-ups. Treatment often includes medications such as antidiarrheal drugs, suppositories, aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, or biologics. In severe cases, surgical removal of part or all of the large intestine may be necessary. While this procedure cures ulcerative colitis, it may not address other complications like liver damage.
Dr. Gaston’s goal in treating ulcerative colitis is to reduce symptoms and minimize flare-ups. Treatment often includes medications such as antidiarrheal drugs, suppositories, aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, or biologics. In severe cases, surgical removal of part or all of the large intestine may be necessary. While this procedure cures ulcerative colitis, it may not address other complications like liver damage.
Don’t wait to take control of your digestive health. Schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation with Dr. Darrien Gaston today and get personalized care tailored to your needs.
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