ULCERATIVE COLITIS

What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of your large intestine (also called your colon). 

The inflammation in ulcerative colitis usually starts in the rectum, which is close to the anus (where poop leaves your body). The inflammation can spread and affect a portion of, or the entire colon. When the inflammation occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the entire large intestine is affected it is called pancolitis. If only the left side of the colon is affected it is called limited or distal colitis.

Causes

The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. People with this condition have problems with the immune system. However, it is not clear if immune problems cause this illness. Stress and certain foods can trigger symptoms, but they do not cause ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis may affect any age group. There are peaks at ages 15 to 30 and then again at ages 50 to 70.

The disease begins in the rectal area. It may stay in the rectum or spread to higher areas of the large intestine. However, the disease does not skip areas. It may involve the entire large intestine over time. 

Risk factors

• Have a close relative with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

• Are between 15 and 30 years old, or older than 60.

• Eat a high-fat diet.

• Use frequent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen 

Symptoms

• The main symptom of ulcerative colitis is bloody diarrhea. There might be some pus in your stools, too.

• Other problems include:

• Cramping belly pain

• Sudden urges to poop

• Not feeling hungry

• Weight loss

• Feeling tired

• Fever

• Dehydration

• Joint pain or soreness

• Canker sores

• Eye pain when you look at a bright light

• Too few red blood cells, called anemia

• Skin sores

• Feeling like you haven’t completely emptied your colon after you use the bathroom

• Waking up at night to go

• Not being able to hold your stool in

• Pain or bleeding with bowel movements

• Your symptoms can flare up, go away, and come back. You might not have any for weeks or years

Homoeopathic Treatment for ulcerative colitis

Homoeopathy is the safest and gentlest mode of treatment available for chronic problems such as ulcerative colitis, as it has no known side effects. 

Homoeopathy medicines are highly effective in treating ulcerative colitis. However, the extent to which a patient will show recovery depends on the intensity of disease, duration of disease and individual response of the patient. Mild to moderate cases of ulcerative colitis recover wonderfully well under Homoeopathy mode of treatment. In severe cases, Homoeopathy medicines can provide great symptomatic management and support. Symptomatic management means controlling symptoms such as loose stool, mucus, blood, tenesmus, abdominal cramping and rectal pain arising in ulcerative colitis.

The homoeopathic remedy used can vary depending on the goal of the treatment. 

Commonly used medicines are:

Arg-n., ars., bapt., calc., carb-v., coloc., cupr-a., kali-bi., merc., merc-c., lept., lyc., nat-p., nit-ac., phos., plb., sal-ac., sin-n., sulph., ter., uran-n

None of these medicines should be taken without professional advice. 

For individualized remedy selection and treatment, contact BRAHMA MADHURYA HOMOEOPATHY CLINIC - +91-7057579595 or www.brahmamadhurya.com