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I have been on following medications since diagnosis of UC and IBS last year: From May 2012-Jun 2013 1.) Mesacol (200) (2 times a day) 2.) Folic Acid Supplement (1 time) By taking this I was seeing less mucous and blood in my stool but lately their frequency was increasing. Hence I was prescribed: 1.) Rifagut (200) (3 times a day) for one month Its been a week since I have been taking it but still I am seeing a little blood and mucous in stool. Hence wanted to get a second opinion on my condition.

PAST HISTORY : Taking medicine for High Blood pressure (Primodil 5) for last 3 years and also taking medicine for Thyroid (Thronorm 5 mcg)

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Dr. Pravin Gore answered : 12 years ago

UC is an autoimmune disease where our own body attacks against our own organs. This disease can be kept silent with medicines but cannot be cured (just like diabetes and blood pressure illnesses can be kept under control but never cured)
As per your complaints, it seems that you have a recurrence of the disease.
you will need a repeat colonoscopy to know the severity, site and extent of the disease affecting your large intestine. According to that then the dose and schedule of medicines can be prescribed.
Please contact your Gastro-enterologist for the same.
I can help you only if you happen to come to Mumbai - INDIA.
please feel free to contact.
take care.

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