A wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases exist– some are acute and can be healed, while others are chronic and require ongoing treatment.
For example, if you have the stomach flu, your doctor may prescribe medication to help manage diarrhea and vomiting and encourage you to focus on hydration until the virus is out of your system.
On the other hand, ulcerative colitis is a condition with no cure. Healthcare providers use different strategies, like medication, surgery, and dietary changes, to help people with this condition manage their symptoms in the long term.