It can really mess with your gut.
How pancolitis is treated depends on the cause, so let’s dive into the more straightforward ones first. For example, if a bacterial infection in your digestive tract is the cause, you’ll be prescribed an antibiotic to clear up the infection. If medications such as NSAIDs are the cause, you’ll probably be asked to switch to a different type of medication to avoid further side effects.
Surgery, called a colectomy, to remove part or all of the colon is sometimes necessary in severe cases of ulcerative colitis and when lack of blood flow is the issue. It’s important to note that surgery isn’t a first-line treatment for pancolitis, and is typically only necessary if your inflammation isn’t responding to oral or intravenous medication.
Dr. Bechtold had a similar opinion. “I don’t know if there is any one thing that can prevent ulcerative colitis, ischemia, or infection. Sometimes, pancolitis just happens,” he says, but working closely with your doctor can help you find a plan to ease your symptoms.
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