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Is it a Stomach Bug or Ulcerative Colitis Flare Up?
Ulcerative colitis flare up or stomach bug?
Surgical Gastroenterologist
Answered on 29th Mar '24
Sometimes flare-ups of ulcerative colitis and stomach bugs show the same symptoms, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramps. However, a stomach bug is usually a short-lived infection that may disappear on its own while ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that needs medical intervention. Visit a gastroenterologist who can effectively make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
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