Click here for information about general hazards of modern medical treatments. In some cases where medications are not effective surgery is necessary. Salicylates are prescribed to reduce the inflammation in mild to moderate cases of inflammatory bowel disease, and include sulfasalazine, olsalazine and mesalamine. In more severe cases, cortcosteroids are used in an attempt to reduce inflammation and other symptoms. However, since the side effects of cortcosteroids are more severe, it is recommended that they not be used for long periods of time.
Corticosteroids prescribed include hydrocortisone, betamethasone, prednisene, dexamethasone.
Immunosuppressants may be tried for patients who do not respond to salicylates and corticosteroids. The most common immunosuppressants used are azathiprine and 6 mercaptopurine. The content in these information pages is provided by the Maharishi Vedic Health Center . It is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice or to replace the advice given by a primary health care provider. Because of the rapid change of information in the field of medicine the Maharishi Vedic Health Center does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.