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Ulcerative colitis
I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after a colonoscopy.
I have been on mesacol 1.2g twice a day for past one month with some other vitamins.
My frequency of taking a dump is 2 to 4 times a day. No urgency faced. Regular motion.
Just that I pass mild blood and mucus/pus once in 3 to 4 days.
I face no other problem at all.
I am an officer in Merchant Navy and I need to be at sea for 6 months. My concern is can I face some serious issue if I take proper medicine and avoid tobacco, alcohol and spices.
Will I pass mild blood once in a while. Is that normal in this condition?
Any advice would be great as we don't have medical specialist on ships.
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Dr. Chirayu M Chokshi
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Vadodara
Pls post your colonoscopy report if permissible
Disease extent needs to be seen
Frequency and blood will go away soon
Steroids form the mainstay of treatment as induction
Take lot of curds and avoid frozen food and food with preservative
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