<qa>  What is the main drug treatment for ulcerative colitis?Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the large bowel, causing fever, diarrhoea, dehydration and other symptoms. Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis includes general medical treatments such as fluid and salt replacement and attention to diet. Anti-inflammatory medicines such as steroids e.g. prednisolone and aminosalicylates e.g. mesalazine are the main drug treatments. 