Treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on the severity of the disease. It usually includes medications to control symptoms, along with changes in diet.

If your symptoms are mild, anti-diarrheal medications and changes in diet may help.

Medications are usually the treatment of choice for ulcerative colitis.

In some situations, people may need surgery for ulcerative colitis.

Most alternative or complementary treatments for ulcerative colitis have not been proven to work.

Here are factors to consider when deciding whether to have surgery for ulcerative colitis.