Many such drugs are available, including corticosteroids, aspirin-like medications, and drugs that suppress the immune system. The primary goal of drug therapy is to reduce inflammation in the intestine. The success of therapy is determined by its ability to induce and maintain remissions without incurring significant side effects.
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation of the lining of the large intestine.
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