What is the first choice for severe ulcerative colitis?

There is no detailed description of the preferred measures for severe ulcerative colitis in clinical practice. Patients with severe ulcerative colitis can be treated by drug therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, surgical treatment, etc.

1. Drug therapy

Patients can be treated with aminosalicylic acid drugs, immunosuppressants, glucocorticoids, etc. according to medical advice to inhibit intestinal inflammatory reaction and promote recovery.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment

Patients can be operated by professional doctors to acupuncture Zhongwan, Qihai, Shenque, Pishu, Weishu, Dachangshu and other acupoints to regulate zang function, promote intestinal function recovery and improve the condition.

3. Surgical treatment

If the patient has surgical indications, total colorectal resection and ileal pouch anal anastomosis can be used to remove the affected area, retain anal sphincter and improve the patient's quality of life.